Listeria Outbreak in Cantaloupe
A multistate outbreak of listeriosis linked to Rocky Ford cantaloupes has caused at least 13 deaths and 72 people to fall ill across 17 states as of September 27, 2011, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Jensen Farms in Holly, Colorado is voluntarily recalling all cantaloupes shipped between July 29, 2011 and September 10, 2011 in light of this outbreak. Only whole Rocky Ford cantaloupes shipped by Jensen Farms have been contaminated with listeria.
Listeriosis is easily prevented and if you or your loved ones have been affected by a Rocky Ford contaminated cantaloupe, contact our Listeria attorneys immediately to explore your legal options.
Jensen Farms distributes fruit to the following states:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Wyoming
Listeriosis ranges from a mild, non-invasive illness called listerial gastroenteritis to a severe and often life-threatening illness known as invasive listeriosis. Preventing listeriosis can be as simple as effectively sanitizing food contact surfaces. Listeriosis can manifest into sepsis or meningitis and symptoms include fever, nausea and gastrointestinal illness.
Listeriosis primarily affects individuals with weakened immune systems, including pregnant women, newborns and the elderly. If you or a loved one has been affected by Rocky Ford cantaloupes from Jensen Farm in Holly, Colorado, do not hesitate to contact our Listeria lawyers at Gordon and Doner for a free case evaluation.
