Four Die After Eating Contaminated Celery
A produce company from Texas is recalling contaminated celery, according to ConsumerReports.org.
The SanGar Produce & Processing Company from San Antonio, Texas, recently issued a celery recall due to a potential listeria contamination. It’s unknown how much contaminated celery was processed, or how widely it has been distributed across the United States. The celery is in sealed packages sold to schools, hospitals, restaurants, and other businesses, but not to grocery stores. The celery was grown in California, but no problems were detected until it arrived in Texas.
Six cases of listeriosis have been tracked to the SanGar Produce factory. Four of those individuals died. About 500 Americans die of listeriosis each year, and approximately 2,500 become very ill. Some of the symptoms of listeriosis include fevers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and muscle aches. Those with weak immune systems, and the elderly, children, and pregnant women are more at risk than those in the general population.
SanGar initially claimed there was no problem with the celery and refused to close its factory. The health department in Texas then closed the plant and ordered a recall of all celery. SanGar claims that the celery has only been distributed in Texas, but some reports claim the celery could be more widely distributed.
In recent years, foodborne illness in the U.S. has become much more widespread. Producers of tainted food are liable for all medical problems that result from that food. If you or a loved one has experienced a foodborne illness due to contaminated food, contact the Missouri food poisoning attorneys at Page Law today. Call us at 314-488-2433 for a free consultation.
