- Recalled Pet Food Could Sicken Humans as Well
Mars Petcare has recalled pet food products manufactured at its Everson, Pa., facility because of a potential salmonella contamination. The pet food is being voluntarily recalled because of potential contamination with Salmonella Schwarzengrund.
The Brands affected by the recall include: Country Acres, Doggy Bag, Members Mark, Sam's Club, Ol' Roy, Paws & Claws, Pedigree, Pet Pride, PMI Nutrition, Red Flannel, Retriever
Special Kitty and Wegman's.
In addition to being dangerous for pets, the pet food could sicken people who handle the food. The FDA has warned that cross contamination caused by handling of the pet food, could cause symptoms in people as well, especially children, the aged, and people with compromised immune systems The FDA has urged people with symptoms of salmonella exposure, who have come into contact with the pet products, to contact a health care provider.
Symptoms of exposure to salmonella include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. On rare occasions, salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
If you or a loved one has symptoms of salmonella exposure from the recalled pet food, feel free to contact the law firm of Smith & Vanture, LLP at (800) 443-4529 or www.smithvanture.com for more information.
Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Brian W. Smith - Jury Finds Sheriff's Deputy Not Liable for Accident
A Leon County jury returned a verdict on Wednesday, finding that a Leon County sheriff's deputy was not negligent in a crash with a bicyclist two years ago that left the 22-year-old man fatally injured. Timothy Conn died July 3, 2006, after his bike collided with Deputy Charles McClure's patrol car on State Road 20.
Expert witnesses called by each party differed in their opinions on how the accident happened. The three-day trial consisted of testimony from witnesses, Conn's family and friends, law-enforcement officers and accident-reconstruction experts.
The jury deliberated for more than an hour before returning the verdict.
Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Brian W. Smith - FDA warns of Tainted Chinese Baby Formula
It has just been reported that Chinese baby formula, that is actually illegal in the US, may have made its way into this country. Avoid Chinese-made baby formula, FDA says This article has just been posted on Google news and should be read by everyone. The problem of tainted food is a real and one that we all must be diligent in watching. The article states:
We have some concerns that there may be some supplies of infant formula that may have gotten into the country illegally and may be in specialty markets that serve the Chinese community," Janice Oliver, deputy director of the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said in an interview.
Unfortunately, the problem of tainted food is an ongoing issue that will only worsen over time. As businesses try and improve their bottom line they are more likely to cut corners in an effort to raise profits. Sadly, that can result in significant injuries to an unsuspecting public. And while the FDA may make admirable efforts to limit these problems it is clear that there is a constant stream of people who will put stuff on the market to make a profit regardless of the consequences. While this is a small minority it can have devastating consequences on the victims.
If you believe that you have been adversely effected by tainted food you need to call my partner, Brian Smith, who focuses much of his practice on these problems. Tell him Charlie sent you.
And in the meantime be careful about the food you buy and where you buy it
Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Charles Vanture - Credit Crunch prompts insurance fraud concern?
I just saw an article from the International Travel Insurance Journal where they state that the company Absolute Fraud Management is warning insurance companies that the credit crunch is causing an increase in fraudulent claims. Credit crunch prompts fraud concern
While this article addresses concerns over insurance travel fraud you can see that your local 'good neighbor' with his 'good hands' is already using this excuse as yet another reason why a claim should be denied or at least questioned.
The article stated: "A recent study that showed a 13-per-cent rise in suspicious motor claims in the past three months has served as a warning to travel insurers to be on the lookout for more fraudulent claims as consumers try to claw back some of their hard-earned cash in an effort to beat the credit crunch."
For years insurance companies have convinced us as to the importance of insurance - which it very much is - but then also warned us about making claims against our policies as this could adversely effect our rates and god-forbid our insurability. Did anyone consider that maybe with money being so tight consumers have decided not to let the insurance company slide on the smaller claims anymore because they can't afford not to? Probably not because that wouldn't fit into the companies never ending cry that they are being abused by 'greedy fraudulent claimants' with the help of their 'greedy trial lawyers'. It is a never ending battle for the consumer to constantly be questioned by insurance companies when making claims.
Ironically, if the insurance companies treated claimants fairly they would drive the 'greedy trial lawyers' out of business. But I don't see that happening anytime soon. Do you?
Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Charles Vanture - Cement Truck Fatally Injures Student on School Bus
A cement truck slammed into the back of a school bus in Tallahassee Friday afternoon and fatally injured one of the students. Police say the bus was carrying 27 children. It was stopped in the left lane at a red light, when the truck crashed into the rear of the bus.
Seven children and the driver of another vehicle were rushed to the hospital. A hospital spokeswoman says six children were being treated for injuries. The seventh died at the hospital. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or the driver of the concrete truck, owned by Ready Mix Cement Co.
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