At least 165 people in 14 states were sickened with Salmonella after eating pre-cut fruit sold by Tailor Cut Produce.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Tailor Cut Produce induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
FDA Issues Final Update on Salmonella Outbreak
In February 2020, the FDA issued a Final Report on a Salmonella outbreak linked to pre-cut fruit from Tailor Cut Produce to report a total of 165 illnesses in 14 states. The outbreak is now considered over. The outbreak strain was identified as Salmonella Javiana.
Tailor Cut Produce Recalls Pre-Cut Fruit
Tailor Cut Produce Recalls Fruit Mix
In December 2019, Tailor Cut Produce of New Jersey issued a recall for a variety of pre-cut fruit after an outbreak of Salmonella infected at least 30 people.
Where Was the Recalled Fruit Sold?
The recalled fruit products were distributed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Delaware between November 15 and December 1, 2019.
The fruit was not sold in grocery stores. Instead, it was distributed to hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hotels, and other facilities with food-service operations.
What Products Were Recalled?
The recall involves the company’s Fruit Luau mix, which contains a mix of pre-cut cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and grapes. Tailor Cut Produce also recalled pre-cut honeydew, cut cantaloupe and cut pineapple.
How Many People Are Sick?
As of February 18, 2020, the CDC has confirmed 165 illnesses in 14 states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington State.
Dozens of illnesses have been linked to 4 hospitals in southeast Pennsylvania, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The hospitals were not named.
No deaths were reported, but at least 73 people were hospitalized due to a severe illness, according to the FDA outbreak investigation — Salmonella Javiana Potentially Linked to Tailor Cut Produce Fruit Mix, Winter 2019.
Salmonella Food Poisoning
The outbreak is concerning because Salmonella is far more likely to cause a severe illness in people who are hospitalized, very young, or elderly. In rare cases, infection with Salmonella can result in a bloodstream infection, arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, arthritis, or even death.
Do I have a Salmonella Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Tailor Cut Produce induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with Salmonella, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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