In addition to the rising death and illness rates tied to this cantaloupe bacteria outbreak, additional discoveries have been made.  The FDA has detected evidence of the same strains of listeria, a bacteria, that has been responsible for this outbreak in packing houses and on the equipment at Jensen Farms in Colorado, the company that has shipped these melons all over the United States.  The cantaloupes are sold under the name Rocky Ford.  The melons have been shipped to at least 25 different states including New York.

Specifics of the Cantaloupe Recall

The cantaloupe in question, as mentioned above, are processed and shipped from Jensen Farms in Colorado and they are sold under the brand name of Rocky Ford.  The outbreak involves the bacteria known as listeria, which can lead to listeriosis if it is ingested.  This condition can be deadly for people of advanced age or who are pregnant or have compromised immune systems.  The cantaloupe were shipped between July 29 and September 10. 

New York Defective Products Lawyers

Clearly, someone is responsible for more than a dozen deaths and dozens of serious illnesses, and if those people who have suffered or the family members of those who have been killed bring legal claims against the responsible parties, it could lead to damages awards that compensate the plaintiffs for their losses.  However, definitive proof that a tainted cantaloupe was the cause of the illnesses in question would need to be provided.

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