Trader Joe's Recalls Granola Bars for Salmonella Contamination
Trader Joe's Company, based in Monrovia, California, has recalled chewy granola bars over food poisoning concerns. According to an Associated Press news report, the specialty foods store is recalling select lots of 7.4-ounce boxes of chocolate chip chewy coated granola bars because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled bars were manufactured by Bloomfield Bakery, a subsidiary of Ralcorp Holdings Inc. So far, no illnesses have been reported as a result of these recalled granola bars.
Salmonella Symptoms and Treatment
The most common signs and symptoms of salmonella infection includes nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal cramping or pain, diarrhea, fever, chills, headache, muscle pains and bloody stools. In many cases, salmonella infection could lead to several days of hospitalization. The California personal injury attorneys at BISNAR | CHASE have represented victims of salmonella poisoning who suffered long-term adverse effects as well.
In this particular case, the source of the contamination has not been made public. Did the contamination occur at a factory or at a manufacturing plant? If you believe that you have a case of food poisoning, it is very important that you contact your doctor right away. Salmonella poisoning or salmonella infection is diagnosed using lab tests. If you have a serious infection, you need to get on antibiotics right away. If the infection gets into the blood stream and spreads to other internal organs, it could become a potential lethal situation.
Liability Issues in Food-Borne Illness Cases
If you or someone you love has been sickened as a result of these recalled food products, please contact reputed Los Angeles personal injury lawyers who have successfully represented victims of salmonella poisoning. The food producer that caused your food-borne illness could be held liable and you could be compensated for your medical expenses, loss of wages, cost of hospitalization and other related expenses. If you suspect you have suffered salmonella poisoning from these recalled salami or sausage products, you would also be well-advised to file a report with your local health care agency.
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