According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 7,768 cases of their Wish-Bone’s House Italian dressing due to a misbranding issue. The dressing contains milk and egg, two allergens, that are not listed on the dressing’s label.
Someone with an allergy to eggs or milk could be at risk if they were to consumer the recalled dressing.
Those who are not allergic to milk or eggs can safely consume the dressing.
The recall affects Wish-Bone’s House Italian salad dressing with a best-by date of January 13, 2019, item number 004132100648 and case lot code 4913019S51.
Consumers who purchased the recalled dressing can return it where they purchased it for a full refund.
So far, the FDA says there are no reports of illness due to the consumption of the dressing.
Recovering compensation after an injury from a defective product
If you can prove that your food poisoning or food-related illness or injury was caused by a contaminated or misbranded food product, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the business that sold or prepared that food product. You should also contact your local health department to report the incident.
A claim against the negligent business or manufacturer for food poisoning or food-related illness or injury will seek recovery of medical bills, lost wages, out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering.
If you or someone you know has been injured or diagnosed with food poisoning due to a contaminated or misbranded food product, call Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh today.
If you or someone you know have been injured or diagnosed with food poisoning due to a contaminated or misbranded food product, call Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh today.
Source: WNEM.com, “Wish-Bone recalls Italian salad dressing over mislabeled bottles”
