Cases of Salmonella in Hawaii have prompted Choyce Products of Honolulu, Hawaii to recall 5,452 pounds of frozen Yellowfin Tuna. The FDA and the state of Hawaii are conducting a joint investigation of a variety of vendors due to the state receiving Salmonella illness reports between October 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.

Choyce Products' customers received the recalled cubed tuna in frozen form. The frozen product is packaged in labeled white cardboard shipping boxes containing 22 pounds of product. These boxes each contain 11 2-pound packages of vacuum-packed product in unlabeled plastic bags.

The frozen Yellowfin tuna was distributed on Oahu and most likely reached consumers in the form of a mixed, previously frozen, seafood product through its customers. Choyce Products received the tuna from a mainland importer who confirmed the tuna was sent from Indonesia.

The term Salmonella actually refers to a group of bacteria, many of which cause diarrheal illness in animals and humans. There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella Typhimurium (or Salmonella Typhi) can cause the illness typhoid. The illness caused by other types of Salmonella, including Salmonella Enteritidis, which is common in the U.S., is called Salmonellosis.

Salmonella colonizes in your intestines within hours of consumption of contaminated food. This infection can cause severe diarrhea and extreme abdominal pain, and you may have some symptoms for months. In addition, the intestinal infection may be so severe that it causes intestinal hemorrhage and perforation. Any settlement with a restaurant or food manufacturer should reflect the severity of your symptoms and the fact that you will endure pain and suffering for an extended period of time.

Our Salmonella lawyers are experienced at negotiating with restaurants, food manufacturers and insurance companies to obtain full and adequate compensation for our Salmonella clients. Contact our Salmonella lawyers for a free consultation. Salmonella is preventable, and those responsible for making you sick should be held accountable.

Posted February 2008.

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