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A "peanut butter attorney" is the legal professional to turn to if food poisoning has befallen you or your family member in the 2008–9 peanut butter Salmonella outbreak . More than 1,000 products containing peanuts processed at a Georgia facility have been recalled, and on Feb. 9 the plant's owners (PCA) finally admitted that their peanut products were sold to retail outlets in addition to government institutions. Available nationwide, the Salmonella contaminated products have sickened hundreds of people and caused eight deaths.
Lost work time, physical and emotional suffering, and medical bills are among the costs to a food poisoned individual that a peanut butter attorney may be able to recover.
This peanut butter linked Salmonella outbreak is not the first in the U.S. In February 2007, U.S. consumers were advised by the FDA to throw out all Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter purchased since December 2005 because of possible Salmonella contamination. By July 2007, over 600 people from 39 states had become sick from the contaminated peanut butter and 20 percent of those required hospitalization. According to the FDA, Salmonella poisoning in people with weakened immune systems could lead to potentially fatal complications.
Anyone who has become severely sick from Salmonella poisoning after eating Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter should be aware of their legal options. An experienced personal injury/peanut butter attorney can evaluate your case and find out if you are elgible for compensation for the damages you incurred. Recoverable damages may vary between cases, but will usually include:
It is recommended that you consult with a peanut butter attorney to learn your best course of action to receive the most compensation.
Specifically, a peanut butter attorney can:
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