Listeria in Caramel Apples Sickens 4 in Minnesota, Lawyers Investigate

Four people in Minnesota were severely sickened after they ate caramel apples tainted with Listeria bacteria. Of these, 2 tragically died. We are a national food safety law firm with offices in the Twin Cities and we are investigating these cases.

The 4 people in Minnesota who are part of this outbreak of Listeria infections (listeriosis) ate caramel apples purchased from Cub Foods, Kwik Trip, and Mike’s Discount Foods, branded Carnival brand and Kitchen Cravings. They became ill in late October and November. All were hospitalized. As stated above, 2 of them were killed by the tainted caramel apples.

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The surviving patients and the families of the two people who were killed by this product have the right to sue for compensation. Our lawyers have handled many, many cases like these. Read a testimonial written by a woman whose husband was sickened in another outbreak. His case of listeriosis caused Listeria meningitis, and he almost died.

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Don’t Eat Caramel Apples

Health officials are warning consumers who may have purchased any pre-packaged, commercially-produced caramel apples, including caramel apples with other toppings such as nuts, chocolate, and sprinkles, to not eat them until more information from the investigation becomes available.

The Carnival brand and Kitchen Cravings brand caramel apples are no longer available for purchase at retail locations; however, health officials are concerned that persons who purchased them may still have them in their homes. The investigation is evolving, and other caramel apple brands and locations may also be impacted. Minnesota officials are working with national partners to determine the scope of products impacted. Consumers should not eat any brands of commercially-produced pre-packaged caramel apples until additional information is available. At this time, no illnesses related to this outbreak have been linked to apples that are not caramel-coated and not pre-packaged.

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We are a national food safety law firm with offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our lawyers represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against food companies, retailers and others. We are one of 3 law firms in the country that practices extensively in the area of food poisoning litigation. We have won millions for our clients. Request a free consultation: click here now or call 1-888-377-8900.

 

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