On June 24, Eagle Produce, LLC, in association with both the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the New York Department of Agriculture, initiated a recall of cantaloupe that was shipped from Arizona to upstate New York in late May. The cantaloupe recall was the direct result of a routine and random test that detected trace amounts amounts of Salmonella bacteria that was contained within the products in question. Due to the potential dangers associated with Salmonella poisoning, patients who come in contact with the bacteria may file an Eagle Produce cantaloupe recall lawsuit.
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with Salmonella food poisoning after consuming Eagle Produce cantaloupes, 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.
Eagle Produce Cantaloupe Recall Overview
New York agriculture officials, on behalf of the USDA, were alerted to a potential Salmonella bacteria contamination of Eagle Produce cantaloupe products during a routine inspection. The cantaloupes in question were shipped from Eagle Produce’s distribution center out of Scottsdale, Arizona to upstate New York in late May. The recall involves 1,760 cartons of cantaloupe that were sold at Sam’s Club stores in Johnstown, N.Y., and Pottsville, Pa., between Jun 2 and 17.
Each cardboard carton, in which the contents contain nine melons, boasts a Kandy logo in white with the word ‘Cantaloupes’ in white lettering on a red background. Each carton has a lot code of 147 and a count of 9 printed on the side. Each melon bears a Kandy sticker with the words ‘Cantaloupe USA’.
Due to the potential dangers associated with the contaminated cantaloupe and Salmonella bacteria poisoning, consumers who have come in contact with the produce may file an Eagle Produce cantaloupe recall lawsuit.
Salmonella Poisoning
Salmonella is an organism known for its inherent ability to cause fatal infections in those who are unfortunate enough to ingest it. People with weakened immune systems are especially at risk of suffering from severe complications. However, even those with a strong immune system that become infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare and dangerous circumstances, Salmonella poisoning can result in the organism entering the bloodstream and producing a more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Due to the severity of Salmonella poisoning, consumers who have come into contact with the bacterium may seek compensation for their pain and suffering by filing an Eagle Produce cantaloupe recall lawsuit.
For more information regarding the dangers associated with Salmonella bacterium, please visit MedicineNet.com.
Do I Have An Eagle Produce Cantaloupe Recall Lawsuit?
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If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with Salmonella food poisoning after consuming Eagle Produce cantaloupes, you should contact our lawyers immediately by clicking the link below or calling toll free 1-(949) 557-5800. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.