Pet Food Recall Issued For Victor, Wayne’s Feed, Other Brands After Infant Salmonella Illnesses
Officials are investigating a cluster of Salmonella infections that have been linked to multiple recalled cat and dog food products sold nationwide.
Officials are investigating a cluster of Salmonella infections that have been linked to multiple recalled cat and dog food products sold nationwide.
Court also plans to hold a series of early bellwether trials for lawsuits brought by families of children injured by contaminated formula, to help the parties negotiate a Similac recall settlement that resolves all claims.
The new infant formula regulations focus on manufacturers immediately notifying the FDA of any nutritional deficiencies or contamination problems.
The FDA has issued a number of letters to the infant formula manufacturing industry in recent months, warning about safety violations and urging companies to inform the agency of any potential baby food contamination.
A number of lawsuits have reportedly already been filed against by customers who suffered salmonella food poisoning at Carniceria Guanajuato.
Proposal calls for lawsuits over recalled Similac, Alimentum and Elecare products to be selected as early test cases, involving allegations children were sickened or killed by contaminated baby formula
The CDC says better sick leave policies for restaurant workers could prevent major food poisoning outbreaks, decreasing the risk of illness and deaths among patrons.
The infant formula study was sparked by last year's Similac recall, which led to a nationwide infant formula shortage and safety concerns.
Abbott Laboratories claimed plaintiffs in the Similac class action lawsuits did not have standing to bring claims of economic loss over the contaminated infant formula products.
The CDC is still investigating which ingredient in the raw dough is responsible for a salmonella food poisoning outbreak that has sickened people in six states.