In a recent development, a pregnant woman from Minnesota has taken legal action against Boars Head, a renowned deli meat producer, alleging that she nearly lost her unborn child due to the consumption of their Listeria-contaminated product.
Ashley Solberg, who was 36 weeks pregnant at the time, purchased and consumed the tainted Boars Head ham and turkey slices from a Publix store in Hollywood, Florida, during her vacation.
According to the Gateway Pundit, Solberg fell seriously ill after consuming the contaminated deli meat and had to be hospitalized. "After consuming the contaminated deli meat, she developed a severe illness and was hospitalized. Thankfully, both mother and child survived the infection," stated OFT Food Safety & Injury Lawyers, who are representing Solberg in the case.
Brendan Flaherty, a partner at OFT Law, has represented numerous pregnant women affected by Listeria infections. He expressed his concern about the devastating and terrifying impact of this bacteria on expectant parents. "Often the pregnant woman has few, if any, symptoms, even as the bacteria works its way into the amniotic fluid, damaging or destroying the fetus. The human cost of this bacteria is so high that food manufacturers must take every possible measure to seek out and eliminate Listeria in production facilities," Flaherty said.
The Listeria outbreak linked to Boars Head Deli meat has reportedly caused at least 43 illnesses across 13 states since early June. In response, over seven million pounds of the company's Virginia-produced meats have been recalled. Solberg is seeking $75,000 in damages and any court costs. This incident has also led to a class-action lawsuit against Boars Head, filed this month in a New York federal district court. The case underscores the importance of stringent food safety measures and the potential consequences of their neglect.
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