When you purchase food off the shelf, you are putting trust in the companies that grew, processed, shipped, and distributed the products. Unfortunately, these companies often value their own profits over the health and safety of consumers. When dangerous or contaminated foods are discovered, the U.S. government forces companies to announce the dangers and recall their products to keep people safe.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, common reasons for food recalls include:
- Contains allergenic ingredients not declared on the label, such as peanuts, egg, or milk products
- Potential or known bacterial contamination, including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria
- Lead and other dangerous chemicals in food coloring or preservative agents
- Presence of foreign particles and materials, including wood or metal shards
- Failure to remove certain internal organs, especially intestines, from animals, which can lead to botulism
- Spoilage due to tampering or improper packaging
- Animal drug contaminants
It is important to stay updated on food product recalls to make sure that the food you have purchased is safe to eat. If you are ever unsure about the safety of your food due to damaged packaging, strange odor, color, consistency, or other reasons, do not eat the food. If you or someone you know has become ill due to a dangerous food product, be sure to report the illness to get the product off the shelf and prevent other people from getting sick.
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Toxic food products and their containers can cause serious long term illnesses. If you or someone you know has become ill after consuming an unsafe or contaminated food product, you may be able to take legal action against the company responsible for the error. To speak with a qualified Fort Lauderdale dangerous food product lawyer about your case, contact the offices of Salpeter Gitkin, LLP, by calling 954-467-8622.
