E-Coli Contamination in Ground Beef Products
On May 21, the United States Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Valley Meats LLC, of Coal Valley, Illinois, recalled approximately ten thousand pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. Coli contamination.
Defective food products in Tennessee made with beef distributed by Valley Meats are warned not to consume the beef products made by these brands:
• 3S Brand
• Grillmaster
• J & B
• Klub
• Thick 'N Savory
• Ultimate Brand
Consumers are advised to visit the Food Safety and Inspection Service website for more information.
Common symptoms of E. Coli sickness include bloody diarrhea and dehydration. This bacteria can cause kidney failure and is often lethal to the very young, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems. If you have recently consumed ground beef and are currently experiencing bloody stool and/or dehydration, consult a physician immediately.
After visiting the doctor and receiving treatment, you may wish to consult with Tennessee's experienced products liability attorney to see about recovering any personal and financial injuries resulting from your E. Coli poisoning.
In Tennessee, producers, processors and distributors of defective products may be liable under a simple negligence theory if there is sufficient evidence showing that they breached a duty recognized by law. Regulations and guidelines governing preparation, packaging, distribution and sale of beef products are often evidence of an applicable duty. In all cases, parties have a duty to exercise ordinary or reasonable care to ensure that their products will not cause foreseeable injury.
Producers, processors and distributors of these defective products in Tennessee may also be liable under the state's product liability statutes. Under this theory of liability, simply put, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the product was defective or unreasonably dangerous at the time it left the control of the alleged negligent party.
If you have been injured due to consumption of a contaminated food product, the skilled Gatlinburg personal injury attorneys in Tennessee at Baker Associates can help you receive compensation for your injuries. Call us at 866-853-2888 today for a free consultation.
