If you have recently purchased Baby Move Prune Concentrate dietary supplement, you should return the product to the place of purchase and request a full refund. Baby Move Prune Concentrate was voluntarily recalled by its distributor, Wellements, LLC. The FDA issued a press release stating that one of the ingredients in the dietary supplement is possibly contaminated with salmonella.
Wellements has recalled the Baby Move Prune Concentrate 4 oz. glass bottle that is packaged in an individual carton. This product was distributed into the marketplace from January to July of 2012. The product was sold in stores and online. So far the FDA has not received any complaints or reports of people getting sick from consuming the product. Ingredion is a multi-billion dollar company that creates corn-based ingredients and sweeteners used in foods and beverages across the world. Ingredion supplied an ingredient called Purimune that is used in the Baby Baby Move Prune Concentrate. Wellements decided to issue a recall after it was notified that samples of Purimune tested positive for salmonella.
You will occasionally hear about other food products being recalled due to salmonella poisoning in the news and through other media outlets. Salmonella is often traced in eggs, beef, chicken, and milk. It is a bacterium that causes food borne illnesses. It poses serious health risks to adults and it can be fatal for babies, elderly people or anyone who has a compromised immune system.
Salmonella appears when proper sanitary measures are not followed while handling or processing food. If you have consumed the Baby Move Prune Concentrate and display salmonella poisoning symptoms such as nausea, fever, diarrhea, dehydration and abdominal cramps, you should consult a physician immediately. People tend to be susceptible to salmonella poisoning since infected foods don't have a distinct smell or look. In more severe cases of salmonella poisoning, it enters directly into the bloodstream. When this occurs, the salmonella can spread to other areas of the body such as the heart and bones. Sometimes the salmonella infection will trigger an autoimmune disease known as Reiter's syndrome. Reiter's syndrome causes an inflammation of the joints, eyes, back, and knees. It can cause prolonged bouts of arthritis, eye problems, burning sensations while urinating and other problems.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella poisoning in our food supply continues to steadily increase every year. Over a million cases of salmonella food poisoning are reported annually. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent in medical expenses to treat adults and children who are infected. In 2010, the FDA was granted the authority by Congress to implement food safety measures amongst farmers and food handlers that would significantly reduce incidences of salmonella poisoning. As the FDA continues to issue food and beverage recalls, the effectiveness of the agency's policies and its ability to enforce them continues to be questioned.
If you have been infected by food poisoning or suffer from chronic illness after consuming a recalled food product, you should speak with a personal injury lawyer. Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to schedule a free consultation. A lawyer can explain if you are entitled to file a lawsuit and seek compensation for damages.
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