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Government may have purchased tainted peanuts

Ed Wallis — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:24:44 +0000

The federal government has acknowledged it received 32 truckloads of potentially tainted roasted peanuts and peanut butter from a peanut producer linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak, raising new questions about the government’s ability to keep dangerous substances out of the food supply. Although officials said they are not aware of any illnesses linked to the products, the Department of Agriculture on Thursday suspended its contract with the Peanut Corporation of America. Salmonella-related illnesses associated with the outbreak have killed eight people and sickened nearly 600 more.

Tim Edwards and Ed Wallis are currently reviewing potential claims from those killed or injured as a result of the actions of the Peanut Corporation of America and other entities. If you have a story to share with us and would like a free case evaluation from a lawyer/attorney on injuries or wrongful death associated with salmonella-related injuries from peanut products, please fill out the following form or call us today at (901) 572-4673:

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Kellogg Added to Peanut Butter Suit

Ed Wallis — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:23:44 +0000

An attorney for a Vermont family whose child was sickened after eating tainted peanut butter crackers said Thursday that they will add Kellogg Co. to their lawsuit. The addition of Kellogg as a defendant comes as the Peanut Corporation of America’s sole insurance carrier announced it would seek to limit liability in connection with the recent salmonella outbreak. Kellogg manufactured the crackers that allegedly caused the child’s illness, the family’s lawsuit says.

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Peanut Producer Subject of Criminal Probe

Ed Wallis — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:56:14 +0000

Federal officials on Friday said they had launched a criminal investigation into the peanut processor linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak. Investigators said they will seek to determine whether the Peanut Corp. of America violated any criminal laws by allegedly shipping contaminated peanut butter to other food companies. The salmonella outbreak has been linked to more than 500 illnesses and at least eight deaths.

Read more in the Baltimore Sun Times HERE.

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Legislation Requested Following Peanut Recall

Ed Wallis — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:45:45 +0000

The growing number of food-related recalls in recent years is attracting increased attention on government regulations for food safety. During the Bush administration, calls for stricter oversight of the food industry were largely ignored. Now, many manufacturers, trade associations and consumer advocates hope the Obama administration will support legislation aimed at reforming the system.

You can read more in the New York Times HERE.

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Punitive Damages in Peanut Butter Case

Ed Wallis — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:42:46 +0000

A Vermont family whose son was sickened by tainted peanut crackers will seek punitive damages following the release of a report that claims the defendant knowingly sold contaminated products. According to the Food and Drug Administration report, the Peanut Corp. of America had detected salmonella in some of its products on several occasions yet failed to notify customers. An attorney for the family said punitive damages in such cases are reserved only for the most egregious examples of misconduct.

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Obama to Increase FDA Power in Light of Peanut Butter Recall

Ed Wallis — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:20:55 +0000

Federal health officials had to seek permission from the company blamed for a nationwide salmonella outbreak before they could initiate a recall, the New York Times reports. Under current Food and Drug Administration rules, the agency must consult with companies on the wording of recalls before they can take effect. President Obama and congressional Democrats said they would take action to strengthen the FDA’s regulatory power.

Peanut Producer Broadens Recall

Ed Wallis — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:20:19 +0000

The peanut producer linked to a nationwide outbreak of salmonella contamination on Wednesday expanded its recall to all products made since the beginning of 2007, the New York Times reports. The Peanut Corporation of America has already recalled more than 400 products following eight deaths and more than 500 salmonella-related illnesses. On Tuesday, federal health regulators said a Peanut Corporation plant in Georgia knowingly shipped contaminated products at least a dozen times during 2007 and 2008.

One lawsuit has already been filed against the Peanut Corporation of America and another company. Read more HERE.

We first discussed the peanut butter recall HERE.

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Family Files Salmonella-Related Wrongful Death Suit

Ed Wallis — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:00:24 +0000

The operators of a Georgia peanut butter plant and an Ohio distributor were negligent in the death of a 72-year-old woman, says a lawsuit filed by family members. In the lawsuit, relatives of Shirley Mae Almer claim that she died as a result of a nationwide salmonella outbreak that has been linked to the Peanut Corp. of America and distributor King Nut. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $50,000 against the companies.

You can read more HERE.

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Peanut Butter Injuries

Ed Wallis — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:56:10 +0000

The New York Times has reported that the Peanut Corporation of America, a Georgia-based peanut butter producer linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak, has been repeatedly cited for violating sanitation and cleanliness standards. According to reports from 2006, 2007 and 2008, the Peanut Corporation of America-owned plant failed to properly sanitize food-contact surfaces and failed to make sure that equipment was cleanable and properly designed. The salmonella outbreak has been blamed for at least 500 illnesses and seven deaths.

If you have been injured by eating a peanut butter product, please call Ed Wallis at (901) 527-2125 for a free case evaluation, or fill out this form:

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Accouncement: Covidien Ltd. Insulin Syringe Recall

Ed Wallis — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:27:47 +0000

LAW FIRM OFFERING FREE CASE EVALUATIONS FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED BY INSULIN SYRINGE RECALL

The law firm of Glassman, Edwards, Wade & Wyatt announces that Covidien Ltd. is recalling 471,000 disposable insulin syringes because of mislabeling that could cause patients to receive an overdose. The labeling error could be deadly.

The FDA urged patients and health-care professionals to check syringe packaging carefully for syringes labeled as “100 units for use with U-100 insulin” that were made in lot number 813900. Syringes were sold at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores. You can read more in the FDA release HERE.

If you have been injured because of the Covidien Ltd. recall, please call Ed Wallis today at (901) 527-2125, or send Ed an email today by clicking HERE.