On July 19, 2008 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in association with Grande Produce, LTD. CO of Hidalgo, Texas issued an Urgent Nationwide Recall of their distributed Avocados, Jalapeno Peppers & Serrano Peppers. The produce in question may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Signs & Symptoms of Salmonella
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Which States are Effected by the Avocado, Jalapeno Pepper & Serrano Pepper Recall?
The Jalapeno Peppers, Serrano Peppers and Avocados were distributed to the following states: TX, DE, NC, GA, OK, IA, MN, IL, FL, IN, MD, NY, MS, AR, KS, and KY.
Do I Have a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one have developed Salmonella food poisoning after eating the recalled Jalapeno Peppers, Serrano Peppers and/or Avocados, you should contact and Injury Help Network attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and a food poisoning lawyer can help.
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