Colorado Pet Food Recall Attorneys
| Pet Foods Contaminated with Salmonella
The FDA confirms that pet food recalls occurred throughout 2010, affecting products by such leading manufacturers as Procter & Gamble, Merrick, United Pet Group and Feline’s Pride. Salmonella has become a leading cause for pet food recalls. In animals, salmonella symptoms include:
Humans may be sickened by handling contaminated pet foods. Salmonella symptoms in humans include:
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
One of the primary duties of a responsible pet owner is providing his or her animal with food that is nourishing and safe. When pet owners have to rely on manufacturers of pet foods for products that meet those requirements, the results aren’t always good ones. In 2007, for instance, a massive recall affected nearly 180 brands of pet food that were found to have been contaminated. Dogs and cats were sickened and killed by the tainted products, leaving pet owners devastated.
At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, we understand that your pet is part of your family. Our Denver pet food recall lawyers know that when your animal suffers, you suffer, too. We also know that you may have to invest hundreds or thousands of dollars into veterinary care if your pet has been sickened by defective pet food. If your animal should die because of tainted food, your family may be devastated. Our firm can provide you with the accurate legal advice you need during this difficult time.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates pet food much as it does human food. The agency explains that “the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act requires that pet foods, like human foods, be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled.” Although the massive recall in 2007 happened because pet food had been contaminated with an industrial chemical called melamine, other recalls continue to occur and for different reasons.
In 2010, a number of recalls took place because pet foods were contaminated with salmonella. While salmonella can adversely affect your pet, it can also pose potential health hazards to you just because you’ve handled a contaminated product. The FDA confirms that pet food recalls happened all too frequently throughout the year. In fact, the agency’s most recent list of recalled pet foods has more than 1000 entries.
If you suspect that you or your pet have suffered illness or injury because of tainted pet food, contact the Denver pet food recall lawyers at the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal. We have the legal knowledge to assess your situation and to provide you with informed advice. If you or your pet have been harmed, you may be entitled to compensation. Our attorneys are prepared to take action on your behalf, and we offer you a free initial consultation to review your case and discuss your options. To schedule, call our offices at (303) 825-2223.
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