Cantaloupe is an extremely popular fruit for breakfast, snacks, parties and more. Related to the pumpkin, cucumber, gourd and squash, it is a hardy netted melon fruit that has been traced as far back as 1700 A.D. Millions love cantaloupe for its deliciously sweet smell, the low calories per serving and its tantalizingly refreshing flavor. However, cantaloupe is also rich in vitamins A, B3, B6, folate, potassium and dietary fiber, making it a healthy accompaniment to any meal. Cantaloupe grows on a somewhat aggressive, ground bound, trailing vine. The fruits are generally found in abundance in the months of June through the middle of September when cantaloupe tends to be at its best. However, as the summer of 2011 came to an end, this popular fruit was found to be responsible for causing an untold number of issues. A deadly listeria outbreak involving cantaloupes was discovered. Obviously, this has left countless people worried about consuming one of their favorite fruits, but many others have experienced something much worse than worry. This listeria outbreak has been traced back to the Jensen Farms Rocky Ford cantaloupe crop. The outbreak has reportedly affected a minimum of 35 people throughout 10 states, two of which have died as a result. There is no speculation as to how many more individuals might have been affected by the outbreak, as it was first discovered in the first weeks of September 2011 and additional reports continue to come in. The CDC and officials of public health are continuing to research the outbreak to determine if the Rocky Ford cantaloupes from Jensen Farms are the only fruits involved in these cases. Listeriosis is primarily caused by consuming foods that have been contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The result is a very serious infection that can be deadly. The first lawsuit regarding the listeria outbreak has been filed by Marler Clark, a law firm representing a man from Colorado Spring show is still hospitalized due to the outbreak. The suit was filed on the 15th of September, 2011. Symptoms of Listeria Those who may have purchased and subsequently consumed a Rocky Ford cantaloupe that came from Jensen Farms should be aware of the symptoms of listeria and should seek immediate medical attention should they begin to experience any such symptoms. These symptoms include: †Aching muscles †Diarrhea †Fever †Nausea †Meningitis †Brain infection †Still birth or miscarriage in pregnant women On the 14th of September, 2011, Jensen Farms announced a recall of its Rocky Ford cantaloupes. These cantaloupes are easily identifiable, as they include one of two stickers: †Green, yellow and gray sticker reading: Jensen Farms †Sweet Rocky Fords †White and green sticker reading: Product of USA †Frontera Produce †Colorado Fresh †Rocky Ford †Cantaloupe The states that these cantaloupes had been distributed to include the following: †Arizona †Colorado †Illinois †Kansas †Minnesota †Missouri †Nebraska †New Jersey †New Mexico †New York †North Carolina †Oklahoma †Pennsylvania †Tennessee †Texas †Utah †Wyoming If you believe that you or a family member has experienced any of the symptoms of listeria, seek medical attention immediately. If you have experienced serious side effects as a result of consuming Jensen Farms Cantaloupe, a lawyer with experience in the ongoing Jensen Farms litigation can help evaluate your claim at no charge. The Jensen Farms recall attorneys at JD Law Group are qualified to review your claim. You can contact them directly via 1-888-736-4248. DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this website or the web sites linked here in are not a substitute for professional medical or legal advice, diagnosis or treatment. In addition, viewing the content on these websites, requesting additional information, or transmitting information through a contact form does not form an attorney-client relationship with the sponsoring attorney. Any results set forth herein are based upon the facts of that particular case or scientific study and do not represent a promise or guaranty regarding similar outcome or causes. The information on this site is intended for educational purposes only and should never interfere with a patient/site visitor and his or her healthcare provider. Internet subscribers or online readers should not act upon any information contained herein without seeking professional legal and/or medical advice. This firm is licensed to practice law only in the state of California, but is affiliated with a network of licensed attorneys in other states. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Drug-Recalls.org and JD Law Group makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, correctness’, or timeliness of the content, text or graphics. Links to other sites are provided for information only â€" they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites.
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