2009 Peanut Butter Recall
Recently, the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) issued a
recall of peanut butter manufactured from its Blakely,
Georgia production plant after reports from nearly 500
individuals who had developed salmonella poisoning because
of infected peanut butter flooded health officials.
The contaminated peanut butter has caused at least seven
known deaths and is expected to continue to affect
individuals across the United States as the contaminated
peanut butter has been used in several varying products
ranging from crackers to cookies. Individuals are advised
to avoid consumption of peanut butter containing products.
However, those who have already been affected by the peanut
butter recall may want to locate an experienced attorney
who can provide assistance in the development of a peanut
butter recall lawsuit, which may result in compensation of
monetary means for a victim of the dangerous and
life-threatening recall.
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella poisoning occurs because of an infection known
as salmonellosis, which is derived from the bacteria
salmonella. According to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) "salmonella is actually a group of
bacteria that can cause diarrheal illness in humans."
According to the CDC, "approximately 40,000 cases of
salmonellosis are reported in the United States" each year,
however, "because many milder cases are not diagnosed or
reported, the actual number of infections may be thirty or
more times greater." It is common that children are to
develop salmonella more frequently than adults, however,
individuals of any age can become infected with the
disease, which has been associated with to nearly 400
fatalities each year.
Salmonella Causes
Individuals who develop salmonella usually develop the
infection by consuming foods that have been "contaminated"
with animal feces. Most commonly, the foods that can be
affected include the following, according to the CDC:
* beef
* poultry
* milk
* eggs
While contaminated foods are often of animal origin, nearly
any food product can become infected with the bacteria
including vegetables and fruits, especially amoang foods
with undercooked meats or eggs, such as the following:
* homemade Hollandaise sauce
* Caesar and other homemade salad dressings
* tiramisu
* homemade ice creams
* cookie dough
* frostings
* mayonnaise
* raw or unpasteurized milk/dairy products
Additionally, if an individual handles any of the following
animals, he or she may become infected with the bacteria,
even if an animal appears healthy and normal:
* chicks/chickens
* young birds
* turtles
* lizards
* snakes
* pets of any kind
While salmonella can be killed by washing hands, if an
individual does not properly wash hands or
cross-contaminates utensils, such as knives or cutting
boards, they may be at risk for exposing others to
salmonella poisoning.
Those who have suffered from salmonella may be subject to
receiving monetary compensation for the pain they have
endured due to foods containing salmonella. It is important
to discuss a salmonella case with an experienced law firm
to learn about the details of a potential salmonella
poisoning lawsuit.
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