FDA Confirms Presence Of E.coli In Nestle' Danville Plant Sample
Published:01-July-2009
By Staff Reporter
Neblett, Beard & Arsenault has filed two lawsuits in nationwide outbreak
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that a sample taken from Nestle’ Danville, Virginia plant, has been tested positive for the presence of the E.coli 0157:H7.
Arsenault’ firm, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault has filed 2 E.coli lawsuits against Nestle, and is investigating claims from many additional victims across the country. The outbreak has again raised issues about food safety and sparked a debate regarding the common practice of consuming raw cookie dough, and what warnings should accompany a product that is to be eaten raw.
The link between a national E.coli outbreak and Nestle refrigerated cookie dough was announced on 18, June. By 25th, the outbreak had reportedly sickened 69 people in 30 states.
Richard Arsenault, lawyer, said: “This really comes as no surprise. Health investigators have already made that conclusion; this is just validation for the victims."
“This is a troubling trend. Foodborne illness outbreaks, especially E. coli outbreaks, are on the rise. Our families’ health and well-being often depend on our manufacturers producing clean, hygienic foods. However, Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Peanut Corporation of America, Setton Pistachios, Valley Meats and, now the JB Swift meat outbreak, leave many wondering, what is safe anymore?” he concluded.
