90 cartons of chopped romaine are undergoing a recall by True Leaf Farms due to a potential contamination of Listeria. The product was recalled that shipped between September 12-13. There have not been any illnesses linked to the recalled product yet. The affected product has a use-by date of 9/29/11. The recalled lettuce was packed in True Leaf Farms cartons then distributed to various retail outlets. The company was notified today that the lettuce was taken during a random sampling and tested positive for Listeria. The Food and Drug Administration is working with True Leaf Farms to let consumers know about the recall. “We are fully cooperating with the FDA, and we are contacting all of our customers to ensure prompt removal of any product potentially associated with the recall,” said Steve Church, True Leaf Farms. “We are committed to conducting this recall quickly and efficiently to reduce any risk to public health.” According to news reports, costumers are urged to throw the lettuce away immediately.
As a car accident lawyer, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this product. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with an Alexandria personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by helping you through the legal processes in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.
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