- Recovering compensation after an injury or illness from a defective product
Pepperidge Farm is voluntarily recalling their Goldfish crackers due to a possible salmonella risk. The recall was issued after one of the company’s suppliers notified them that the whey powder used in their seasoning could be contaminated.
The recalled crackers include: Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Goldfish Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion, Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar and Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel.
See the full list with product codes, visit the Pepperidge Farm website.
No other Pepperidge Farm products have been affected.
The cereal was distributed across the United States.
Pepperidge Farm urges anyone who has bought the recalled item to return it for a full refund.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause a serious infection. The elderly, children and those with weak immune systems can have serious and even fatal complications.
No illnesses have been reported so far.
Recovering compensation after an injury or illness from a defective product
If you can prove that your food poisoning or food related illness or injury was caused by a contaminated or misbranded food product, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the business that sold or prepared that food product. You should also contact your local health department to report the incident.
A claim against the negligent business or manufacturer for food poisoning or food related illness or injury will seek recovery of medical bills, lost wages, out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering.
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Source: CBS News, “Some Goldfish recalled by Pepperidge Farm due to salmonella fears”
