Dangers of Defective Food Products and Containers
Food products and containers as a category can include a wide range of products. Generally speaking, it is anything you buy from a grocery store or served at a restaurant. Food production companies are responsible for providing customers with safe food products as well as containers that will not jeopardize the freshness of the food or the safety of the consumer. When a food manufacturing company fails to uphold these responsibilities, they are putting innocent lives at risk of serious health complications, such as food-borne illnesses or even allergic reactions.
At Pohl & Berk, LLP, we are committed to helping victims like you take legal action against these food production companies that provide consumers with faulty products. If you or someone you know has suffered due to a food company’s negligent actions, contact the Nashville product liability lawyers today at 615-277-2765 and schedule a free consultation.
Consequences of Unsafe Products and Containers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring that producers sell safe products and that each container is properly labeled. If food is infected with bacteria or other pathogens, the results can be extremely damaging. Some common food borne illnesses caused by defective food products include the following:
- Salmonella
- E. coli
- Botulism
- Shigella
- Rotavirus
Additionally, if food containers aren’t properly labeled to indicate ingredients and the potential risk of an allergy, innocent people could consume harmful products that may put them at risk of an allergic reaction that could even end in death.
Contact Us
When a reckless food product manufacturer or producer fails to provide safe products to consumers, they should be held financially accountable. Discuss the legal action available to you by calling the Nashville product liability attorneys of Pohl & Berk, LLP, today at 615-277-2765.
