According to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Press Release, Agromod Produce, Inc. has initiated a nationwide recall of fresh papayas after traces of Salmonella Agona were discovered in a recent sampling by healthcare officials. Currently, the FDA and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating 97 reported cases of Salmonella Agona, including 10 hospitalizations, in 23 states related to the consumption of the recalled papayas. Due to the severity of Salmonella Agona food poisoning, Agromod Produce, Inc. is in the process of recalling every papaya sold prior to July 23, 2011.
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with salmonella food poisoning after consuming the recalled papaya products, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Agromod Papaya Recall Lawsuit Overview
On July 23, 2011, healthcare officials from the FDA were alerted to trace amounts of Salmonella Agona that had been found in two separate shipments of Agromod papayas. The first of which was located at the Agromod Produce, Inc. location in McAllen, Texas. The second shipment of contaminated papayas was discovered at the U.S. border, destined for the same distribution center that had previously tested positive for salmonella Agona. Each of the contaminated shipments of papayas were imported from Mexico.
The contaminated papayas may have been distributed to wholesale and retail locations nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. Among the contaminated products are four distinct brands of both processed and unprocessed papayas. These brands include Yaya, Blondie, Mañanita and Tastylicious.
The distribution of papayas contaminated with Salmonella Agona pose as a serious health concern. Salmonella food poisoning can prove to be extremely dangerous, if not fatal, to those with weakened immune systems like infants or the elderly. As a result, the FDA is investigating the current situation in collaboration with the Centers for CDC and public health agencies in each of the states where reports of the contamination have surfaced. Due to the severity of Salmonella food poisoning, anyone may contact an Agromod papaya recall lawyer at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP for a free case evaluation of their potential Agromod papaya recall lawsuit.
Produce Involved In the Agromod Papaya Recall
The produce currently involved in the Agromod papaya recall include the following Agromod brands:
- Yaya
- Blondie
- Mañanita
- Tastylicious
The contaminated papayas in question were distributed between January 1, 2011 and July 23, 2011. The papayas were imported from three different states in Mexico (Chiapas, Yucatan, and San Luis Potosi) and distributed to major retail, restaurant, and hotel chains across the United States and Canada. Two confirmed reports acknowledge that shipments have tested positive for Salmonella Agona contamination. Due to the severity of Salmonella food poisoning, anyone may contact an Agromod papaya recall lawyer at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP for a free case evaluation of their potential Agromod papaya recall lawsuit.
Salmonella Agona Food Poisoning
In the event that food contaminated with Salmonella is ingested, an individual may experience severe salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial food-borne illnesses. Salmonella Agona infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly, and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. However, the most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within six to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days. Due to the severity of Salmonella Agona food poisoning, patients may contact an Agromod papaya recall lawyer at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP for a free case evaluation of their potential Agromod papaya recall lawsuit.
Agromod Papaya Recall Lawsuit
According to a lawsuit filed in Hidalgo County, Texas, a 72-year old California resident is seeking litigation against Agromod produce, Inc. The woman, who remains anonymous, alleges that she was hospitalized for three days after consuming contaminated Agromod papayas. While enrolled as a patient at Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage, California, The California Department of Public Health Laboratory administered a stool test to the woman that tested positive for Salmonella Agona. Unfortunately, the woman is just one of the 97 confirmed victims thus far in the Agromod papaya recall. Due to the severity of Salmonella Agona food poisoning, patients may contact an Agromod papaya recall lawyer at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP for a free case evaluation of their potential Agromod papaya recall lawsuit.
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