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Cheese Distributed in Rhode Island Recalled Due to Possible Contamination

| Jan 14, 2010 | Foodborne Illness

While no one has reported illness yet, the H.P. Hood Company is recalling two (2) Heluva Good Cheese products, which were sold and distributed in Rhode Island, due to possible bacterial contamination. The products in question are the eight ounce packages of the company’s Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food with a sell-by date of 11/15/2010 through 12/15/2010, and the Sharp Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Food with a sell-by date of 11/15/2010 and 12/15/2010.

The voluntary recall is the result of product sampling performed by the State of Wisconsin in the facility that produces the Heluva Good Cheese products. This sampling raised concerns over the possible contamination with a bacteria that can lead to listeriosis.

Listeriosis is a relatively rare bacterial infection that is most common in newborns, pregnant women, or those with a compromised immune system. In fact, pregnant women can account for nearly 30% of all reported cases. Premature birth, still birth and miscarriage are potential serious complications of the illness.

Symptoms of listeriosis can last for up to ten days and include fever and muscle aches. In more serious cases, listeriosis can lead to meningitis.

Foodborne illness is a very serious problem in America. Each year nearly 325,000 people are hospitalized with food poisoning. Of those, nearly 5000 people die each year. Minor cases of foodborne illness are estimated to be in the tens of millions each year.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of food poisoning it is imperative that you contact an attorney right away to trace the cause of the foodborne illness and identify the food manufacturers, suppliers, and/or restaurants responsible. Contact our office for a free consultation.

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