Salmonella Tainted California Beef Causes Food Poisoning Concerns
A California beef company has recalled more than 20,000 pounds of ground beef over serious food poisoning concerns. All Headline News reports that this is the company's second beef recall this year. This time they are warning about beef contaminated with a deadly, drug-resistant strain of salmonella. The meat has apparently sickened two people in Arizona who have tested positive for "Salmonella Newport." This strain of salmonella is resistant to several commonly prescribed drugs, increasing the risk of hospitalization, ineffective treatment or death.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, the beef was produced by Cargill in Fresno, California and then repackaged in Arizona and sold under different brand names. Consumers in Arizona and New Mexico are asked to check with stores and enquire where they purchased the beef. The contaminated batch was produced on September 23, 2009 and is labeled "EST31913."
Salmonella Poisoning Has Serious Health Effects
I sympathize with the victims who are currently suffering from this horrible food-borne illness. E. coli and salmonella are deadly strains of bacteria that have the potential to cause serious personal injuries, long-term and adverse health effects, organ damage and even death. I hope that these food poisoning victims make a quick and complete recovery.
Salmonella can be extremely dangerous and this particular strain seems worrisome because it is resistant to most commonly prescribed drugs. The most common symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, severe and painful abdominal cramps, fever, headache, chills, nausea and vomiting. The symptoms could last up to a week. Those who have severe symptoms usually experience significant weight loss, extreme weakness and fatigue and high fever.
Liability in Food Poisoning Cases
If this contamination was caused as a result of the food manufacturer's negligence such as failure to follow proper safety procedures, then that company could be held liable for the injuries and damages caused to victims. Medical expenses for salmonella infections can be hefty. The cost of hospitalization, lab tests, cost of medication and other costs can add up. If you or a loved one has been afflicted with salmonella food poisoning as a result of store bought food or food you ate at a restaurant, please file a complaint with your local health care agency and contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer to find out more about your legal rights and options.
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