Peanut Corp. Of America Salmonella Strain Has Also Been Linked To Texas Plant

Georgia injury lawyers have seen products liability cases involving food poisoning for years; however, none like the one involving Peanut Corp. Of America (PCA). It appears that the problems of PCA extend well beyond their Georgia processing facility. Federal officials said Tuesday that tests have confirmed that peanut butter made from peanuts processed at a Texas plant contains the same strain of salmonella blamed for the poisoning hundreds in a national outbreak. Both the Texas plant and the Georgia plant were operated by PCA, which filed for bankruptcy amid fallout from the outbreak that had sickened more than 600 and may have contributed to nine deaths. Reports show that, federal inspectors are now taking a closer look at PCA’s plant in Virginia. There is also a criminal investigation underway by federal authorities to determine whether PCA knowingly shipped tainted food.
If it can be proven that the company knowingly shipped tainted product, then victims may not only be able to seek compensatory damages for injuries and wrongful death but may also be entitled to an award of punitive damages. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of consuming adulterated or contaminated peanut butter products, call the experienced Georgia products liability lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP at (800) 228-9159.