Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Sangar Celery Recall:
Listeriosis Linked to Illnesses and Deaths

Celery Recall AttorneysThe listeriosis outbreak in Texas, has been linked to celery produced by Sangar Fresh Cut Produce of San Antonio. Five people died and five others suffered severe illness.

Unsanitary conditions at the Sangar plant may have caused your loved one's listeriosis. Our lawyers will help hold the company accountable.

Pritzker Olsen attorneys have won millions for families in wrongful death actions. Attorney Fred Pritzker, lead attorney for our listeriosis lawsuits, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. To contact our Listeria attorneys regarding a Sangar lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form. We don't get paid unless you win.

Sangar Celery Recall Information

On October 20, 2010, the Texas Department of State Health Services ordered Sangar Fresh Cut Produce in San Antonio to stop processing food and recall all products shipped from the plant since January. The Sangar recall was forced after laboratory tests of chopped celery from the plant indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria that causes listeriosis.

The recalled products – primarily cut fresh produce in sealed packages – were distributed to restaurants and institutional entities, such as hospitals and schools.

The testing was done as part of a DSHS investigation into 10 listeriosis cases, including five deaths, reported to the department over an eight-month period. Six of the 10 cases have been linked to chopped celery from the Sangar plant. The illnesses occurred in Bexar, Travis and Hidalgo counties.

DSHS inspectors also found unsanitary conditions at the plant that could have spread the Listeria in the celery to other products. Texas health officials found:

  • a condensation leak above a food product area
  • soil on a preparation table
  • hand washing issues

As in this outbreak, listeriosis is frequently fatal. Attorney Fred Pritzker won over $6 million for three families in a listeriosis outbreak that killed an elderly man and unborn twins.

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