Cheese Recalled Because of Listeria

In a news release, Fair Oaks Dairy Products LLC, in accordance with the standards and with the full knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recalled half pound retail packaged cheeses and cheese gift boxes produced under the Fair Oaks Farms Fine Cheese label and sold at stores in Northwest Indiana, Northern and Central Indiana, Northeast Illinois and the Sulphur Springs,Texas area. The products were recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. Consumers who have purchased any of these products should return the product to the stores where they were purchased to receive a refund.

As a Tacoma personal injury attorney, I’ve seen this kind of food safety recall many times over the coarse of my practice and I understand the tragic injuries that can result from the consumption of a contaminated food product. If you’ve fallen ill due to the consumption or handling of a contaminated or otherwise defective food product, call an experienced personal injury lawyer in your city to discuss your legal rights as they apply to the matter.

Popcorn Co. Recalls Products Due to Undeclared Allergens

In a press release, the Velvet Creme Popcorn Company of Westwood, Kansas, in cooperation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), issued an allergy alert on undeclared milk, soy and wheat in their products Velvet Creme Peanut Brittle, Velvet Creme Tail Gate Crunch and Velvet Creme Sweet Cajun Heat. These products could potentially result in allergic reactions for individuals that consume them. These products do not feature any lot codes for identification. The issue was discovered when the company found that the improper ingredients had been included due to a temporary breakdown in the manufacturing process. That breakdown has since been rectified by the company. Consumers are being advised to return the affected products to the company’s retail store in Westwood.

As a Seattle personal injury lawyer, I’ve seen this sort of precautionary safety recall many times and I understand the challenges that companies face when trying to make a quality product for their customers. I’ve also witnessed the injuries that can result through the usage of defective products. If you’ve fallen ill from the consumption of a mislabeled or otherwise defective food product, it may be in your interests to speak with a personal injury lawyer experienced in these matters.