The Florida based fruit producers, Del Monte Fresh, have recalled almost 5,000 cases of cantaloupe that were found to be contaminated with bacteria that could cause Salmonella.

The fruit was shipped to several locations throughout the United States and was sold from March 10 to March 21. The FDA forced the company to recall the cantaloupe after investigations into twelve cases of Salmonella concluded the cantaloupe was the cause.

This type of Salmonella, known as Salmonella Panama, has been found to cause severe stomach problems, as well as meningitis in extreme cases. Anyone who suspects that they have eaten the contaminated cantaloupe should immediately report to a doctor.

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The Whirpool Corp along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have recalled 1.7 million dishwashers from the Maytag unit due to a potential fire hazard from the heating elements.

A failure in the heating elements has caused 12 fires, according to reports. The fires have resulted in extensive dishwasher damage and in one case, fire damage to the whole kitchen. The products were sold from February 2006 until April 2010 for $200 to $900. Other brands that are involved in the recall are Crosley, Jenn-Air and Amana.

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Freshway Foods announced the voluntary recall of products that contain romaine lettuce because of possible E. coli bacteria contamination. The romaine lettuce was sold primarily in the eastern area of the nation.

The recalled products are sold under the Freshway brand and the Imperial Sysco brand with a use by date of May 12 or earlier. Freshway is working witht the Food and Drug Administration to inform consumers of the recall. The product was sold to retailers in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York and other eastern states.

If you or a loved one has been injured or become ill by a poorly manufactured consumer product, contact the Charleston defective product lawyers of the Steinberg law firm by calling 843-720-2800 today.