Cucumber Contaminated With Salmonella Poona Prompted the Food Poisoning Lawyers to Expand Efforts to Help Victims of Cucumber Food Poisoning
HOUSTON, Sept. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Food Poisoning Lawyers from the Merman Law Firm located in Houston, TX, are accepting additional clients who are victims of Salmonella -- cucumber recalls.
Although shoppers who pick up produce while they are at the grocery store rarely suspect that the food they will eventually consume could make them severely ill, cases of foods infected with serious contaminants, like Salmonella, are far too common. In a recent case, according to NBC News, a batch of cucumbers imported to the U.S. from Mexico spread Salmonella to 33 states, resulting in 285 people becoming severely ill. Additionally, CDC reports three deaths have been reported from Arizona (1), California (1), and Texas (1).
People first began showing up at hospitals and other healthcare facilities with Salmonella poisoning in early July, but it wasn't until early September that Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, the distributors of the cucumbers, recalled the cucumbers called into question. The cucumbers affected by this contaminant were sold under a "Limited Edition" brand label and were each dark green and seven to 10 inches in length.
As a result of this widespread salmonella outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control issued a statement that said retailers should not sell, restaurants should not use, and consumers should not eat any of the cucumbers that were previously recalled. Additionally, the organization remarked that anyone who is unsure about the exact source of their cucumbers should refrain from consuming them.
When a person becomes infected with Salmonella, he or she will likely experience a fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps for 12 to 72 hours after the infection takes hold. Although the illness usually does not last for more than a few days, in some cases, the resulting diarrhea can result in the need for hospitalization. When a person needs to be hospitalized from a Salmonella infection, the bacteria may spread from the person's intestines into the blood stream. Unless promptly treated with antibiotics, the illness can cause death, especially among the elderly, young children, and those who suffer from a weakened immune system.
Even though hundreds of people reportedly became ill during this Salmonella outbreak, many more may have been infected by the contaminated cucumbers. According to the CDC, on an annual basis in the U.S. approximately 40,000 Salmonella cases are reported. However, since milder cases of these infections are generally not reported, the number of infections could be at least 30 times greater.
Those who contract a foodborne illness, like Salmonella, even if they survive, may find that the illness affects their quality of life and that it takes them several months to fully recover. In situations like these, legal assistance can prove to be invaluable. Affected consumers should reach out to the professionals at The Merman Law Firm, P.C. or visit their website at http://thefoodpoisoninglawyers.com/.
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