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Special Alert: February 2007
Botulism Found in Organic Baby Food
Was your baby a victim of botulism poisoning? If someone you care about was sickened by botulism, you need to act fast.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the life-threatening botulism bacterium is contained in jars of Earth's Best organic baby food. The Clostridium botulinum bacterium has been found in the Earth's Best Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast variety.
The specific apple peach barley variety is sold in individual jars, 12 packs, and as part of the Earth's Best Organic 2 Wholesome Breakfast Variety Pack. Earth's Best is distributed through stores specializing in health food products, food retail outlets, and all Babies"R"Us and Toys"R"Us locations. The product was recalled by the manufacturer, Hain Celestial Group, on February 9, 2007.
Symptoms of Botulism Poisoning
About 100 cases of botulism are reported in the United States every year. Infants account for the majority of infections. Symptoms typically begin within 18 to 36 hours, but may appear as soon as six hours and as late as 10 days from the time of exposure.
Symptoms in adults and children:
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Botulism may be deadly if it is not treated immediately.
What to do if You Get Botulism Poisoning
Seek immediate medical help. Contact a health care provider immediately if you or someone you care about exhibits symptoms of botulism sickness.
Seek legal help quickly. The longer you wait to get advice from an experienced attorney, the harder it will be to prove your botulism case.
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Our law firm has represented the victims of national and local outbreaks of tainted food. We've helped people with Salmonella, hepatitis, and other foodborne illnesses to get the compensation they deserve.
How Botulism is Spread
Botulism may be transferred by consumption of improperly canned or preserved food. It may also infect the body by entering through wounds. Clostridiumbotulinum, the source, is found around the world existing in soil and untreated water.
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