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The outbreak of Salmonella infections in the news lately is due to Salmonella-contaminated peanut butter and peanut paste from a particular manufacturing plant in Georgia . Salmonella infections have befallen nearly 600 people across the U.S. since the fall of 2008, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of more than 400 peanut-containing food products distributed nationwide.
According to Dr. Stephen Sundlof of the FDA, consumers can avoid contracting a peanut-related Salmonella infection by being aware of which products are — and which are not — at risk of containing Salmonella bacteria. He noted that national-brand peanut butter products from major manufacturers are not part of the recent peanut butter recalls. As a guiding rule, he suggested that "if you don't know the source of the [peanut butter] product, it's best to find out the source or simply not consume that particular product."
Salmonella infection (also called salmonellosis) is induced by a particular genus of enterobacteria that can also cause typhoid fever. However, the serotypes of Salmonella that most often affect humans are "non-typhoidal" Salmonella, usually contracted from sources such as:
Salmonella infections are fairly common. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40,000 cases of Salmonella infection are reported each year in the U.S. alone. In many cases, the unpleasant symptoms of a Salmonella infection — i.e., fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps — last from three to seven days, and the affected individual recovers without needing medical treatment.
However, in some cases the Salmonella infection becomes life-threatening. The diarrhea may become so severe that the individual develops severe dehydration, requiring intravenous fluids and medication to reverse the worsening of the Salmonella symptoms. In the worst-case scenario, the Salmonella infection spreads from the intestines to the blood stream, then travels to locations in the body where it can result in a fatal illness.
If you experienced a Salmonella infection due to peanut butter or another food product, contact us to speak with a food poisoning attorney who is experienced in handling personal injury cases involving salmonella infections to discuss your legal rights. Food manufacturers and distributors have a responsibility to protect the safety of American consumers, and will be held accountable for any injuries caused by their products.Copyright © 2001 - 2009 Online Lawyer Source | Legal Marketing Site Designed by eJustice