According to the manufacturer Fruit Fresh Up has issued a recall on approximately 5000 packages of cut cantaloupe due to a possible health risk. The fruit is being pulled because of a possible link with listeria monocytogenes the disease that targets young children elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Fruit Fresh Up can be contacted at (716) 684-4300.
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This recall joins a larger recall begun at Jensen Farms in Colorado. The cantaloupes were sold in 17 separate states and the contamination has resulted in 96 illnesses with 18 deaths from listeria.
In many food injury situations the results of an illness can be either hit or miss. Food poisoning can produce uncomfortable symptoms but typically lasts for a day or two and may not result in any tangible damages. On the other hand a food injury leading to death can mean serious liability considerations for a manufacturer as the damages can be quite significant.
Readers are encouraged to be mindful of any cantaloupe consumption as it would appear the outbreak has not been controlled just yet.
Texas Food Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
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