This week Costco and Townsend Farms notified our family that we had purchased (and since consumed) a package of frozen Organic Antioxidant frozen berries that were possibly contaminated with Hepatitis A. My first thought was that I had trusted these companies to provide our family with edible food. I also contemplated that with today’s technologies, contaminated foods should be near extinction. Because Costco and Townsend Farms breached our trust, my family– including my minor children– were potentially exposed to Hepatitis A. This makes me sick to think that I fed something potentially dangerous to those nearest to me. To date, more than 90 people have been sickened by this outbreak in eight different states, including Nevada. Hepatitis A, at its worse, can cause liver failure. I strongly believe (and advocate) that if corporations learn to follow safety rules regarding the manufacturing and production of edible foods, these outbreaks can be avoided.
If your family received a similar notice from Costco or Townsend Farms regarding the Hepatitis A recall, we would encourage you and your family to get tested. Hepatitis A is highly contagious.
If you need help finding answers or finding a testing location, Remmel Law Firm would be happy to meet with you for a free consultation. We also offer services for personal injuries obtained by way of truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and more. Our office can be reached at (702) 522-7707.
