According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this tainted cantaloupe contains at least four different strains of a bacteria known as listeria.  When people who are older, pregnant or whose immune systems are already compromised ingest this substance, they can contract listeriosis.  This condition can be deadly, as it already has been for several people across the United States.  Officials also fear that the number of people harmed may grow, because it can take up to two months for listeriosis to appear in a patient.

Cantaloupe Recall Specifics

Specifically, the tainted cantaloupe is known to consumers as Rocky Ford-region brand whole cantaloupe.  It is shipped by supplier Jensen Farms of Holly, Colorado and the cantaloupe in question was placed on the market between July 29 and September 10.  Officials also fear that the number of states in which this cantaloupe was sold could continue to grow - the current number sits at 17 - as the investigation into the tainted product continues to move forward.

New York Defective Products Lawyers

We certainly hope that anyone who has cantaloupe in the home is taking a very close look at it before consuming it.  In addition, people who have been sickened and the families of the people who have been killed could file defective products lawsuits against those responsible for these tainted melons making their way onto the market and into the hands of unsuspecting consumers.  Successful legal claims would result in damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their losses.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by any type of tainted food, seek the help of New York defective products lawyers who have been fighting for the legal rights of consumers for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.