July 26, 2024
Posted by: OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers
The food safety lawyers at OFT Law filed the first lawsuit against Boar’s Head arising from the multistate Listeria outbreak linked to deli meat. The lawsuit against Boar’s Head alleges that the company allowed Listeria to contaminate its liverwurst and this contamination spread to deli environments and other deli meats at retail delis across the country, particularly in New York and Maryland.
According the Complaint, the Plaintiff purchased Boar’s Head liverwurst from a St. Louis area deli, and later fell deathly ill. The Plaintiff was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital where she stayed for ten days before going to a rehabilitation facility.
According to OFT lawyer Brendan Flaherty the case illustrates why companies like Boar’s Head should never allow Listeria contamination of their products or facilities. “Listeria should always be a deli meat company’s number one concern,” Flaherty said. “Listeria is the most dangerous foodborne pathogen and tends to thrive in meat processing facilities.”
The lawsuit alleges that Boar’s Head should have prevented the contamination and outbreak through better sanitation, hygiene and pathogen testing programs. “Cases like this one force industry to clean up their processing facilities and refocus on food safety and prevention of Listeria contamination.”
Foodborne illnesses can have dire consequences. Paying attention to symptoms can help you get the treatment you need quickly.
Listeriosis is usually contracted through contaminated food, including unpasteurized dairy products, some fruits and vegetables, and deli meats.
Listeria does have a long incubation period of anywhere between seven and 70 days. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can include diarrhea, nausea, muscle aches, and fever.
Listeria can also spread to a person’s nervous system, causing headaches, confusion, and convulsions. If these symptoms appear, emergency medical care is paramount.
You should not wait until it’s too late to discuss your rights after a Listeria outbreak. When a manufacturer’s negligence causes your suffering, you deserve compensation. The OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers have the skill and resources to handle your Listeria case.
Call 888.828.7087 today or contact us online. We handle food injury cases across the nation, offer 100% free, initial consultations, and there are never any fees unless you recover compensation.
