Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Listeria Lawsuit

Cantaloupe Listeria LawsuitOur Listeria lawyers are investigating cases of listeriosis wrongful death linked to the Rocky Ford cantaloupe grown by Jensen Farms in Colorado.

Our attorneys represent Listeria victims throughout the United States. States affected are Alabama (1), Arkansas (1), California (2), Colorado (39), Idaho (2), Illinois (3), Indiana (3), Iowa (1), Kansas (10), Louisiana (2), Maryland (1), Missouri (6), Montana (1), Nebraska (6), Nevada (1), New Mexico (15), New York (2), North Dakota (2), Oklahoma (11), Oregon (1), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (1), Texas (18), Utah (1), Virginia (1), West Virginia (1), Wisconsin (2), and Wyoming (4).

Thirty wrongful deaths have been confirmed: Colorado (8), Indiana (1), Kansas (3), Louisiana (2), Maryland (1), Missouri (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (6), New York (2), Oklahoma (1), Texas (2), and Wyoming (1).

Cantaloupe ListeriaIn response to this outbreak, Jensen Farms, of Holly, CO recalled their shipments of Rocky Ford whole cantaloupe because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The company is working with the State of Colorado and the FDA to inform consumers of this cantaloupe recall.

The Jensen Farms cantaloupes in question were shipped between July 29th, 2011 and September 10th 2011, and distributed to the following states: IL, WY, TN, UT, TX, CO, MN, KS, NM, NC, MO, NE, OK, AZ, NJ, NY, PA. The whole cantaloupes have a green and white sticker that reads: Product of USA- Frontera Produce-Colorado Fresh-Rocky Ford- Cantaloupe or a gray, yellow, and green sticker that reads: Jensen Farms-Sweet Rocky Fords.

Retailers who received recalled cantaloupe include Walmart, Albertsons, Whole Foods Market, Supervalue (retail network includes ACME®, ALBERTSONS®, CUB®, FARM FRESH®, HORNBACHER'S®, JEWEL-OSCO®, SHAW'S/STAR MARKET®, SHOP ‘N SAVE® and SHOPPERS®), King Soopers.

If you contact our law firm regarding your potential Listeria lawsuit, we may ask you the following questions:

  1. Have you been treated at a hospital or by a physician for your illness?
  2. Have you been tested to see whether you have a Listeria infection (listeriosis)?
  3. If you were tested, were you “positive” for Listeria?
  4. Has any local or state health department contacted you about your Listeria infection (listeriosis)?
  5. If so, did they tell you that you are part of this outbreak linked to Jensen Farms cantaloupe?
  6. When did you consume the cantaloupe?
  7. If you purchased the cantaloupe at a store, do you have a receipt?
  8. When did you first develop Listeria symptoms?
  9. What were your Listeria symptoms?
  10. What complications have you experienced?

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Listeria: Lawyers and Free Consultation
For cases involving Listeria, lawyers at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. are available for a free consultation. To contact us, you may call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in our online consultation form.

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