Oklahoma Listeria Wrongful Death and Illnesses from Cantaloupe: Free Consultation with Lawyer
Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Brendan Flaherty won $2,700,000 for a family in a Listeria wrongful death case. They and their team of lawyers are now investigating Listeria cases in Oklahoma linked to a multistate outbreak linked to Rocky Ford cantaloupe grown and distributed by Jensen Farms in Colorado and distributed by Frontera Produce of Texas. There is one wrongful death and 5 confirmed Listeria personal injury cases.
Our attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding a cantaloupe lawsuit against Jensen Farms, Frontera Produce, and possibly a retailer or restaurant.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has now confirmed a total of six cases of Listeria infection (listeriosis) related to cantaloupe shipped by Jensen Farms from the Rocky Ford, CO, growing region. All six cases were hospitalized and one of these died. An additional four listeriosis cases are under investigation, and are suspected to be related to the nationwide outbreak. All of the Oklahoma cases are over the age of sixty.
In response to this outbreak, Jensen Farms recalled its Rocky Ford cantaloupe. The recalled cantaloupes were shipped from the Rocky Ford growing region of Colorado from July 29 through September 10. The recalled cantaloupes were distributed by Jensen Farms and Frontera Produce of Texas to at least 17 states, including Oklahoma. Retailers like Walmart, Supervalue, Albertsons and Whole Foods Market have pulled the recalled cantaloupes off of their shelves.
The serious health risks after an infection from Listeria monocytogenes for the elderly include:
- Blood poisoning (Septicemia)
- Spinal Infection and Inflammation (Meningitis)
- Brain inflammation (Encephalitis)
Any of these can be fatal or lead to permanent, severe brain damage. When there is a wrongful death, the family has a claim against responsible parties. When the Listeria victim survives, he or she has a claim and their spouse may also have a claim.
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