Archive for November, 2011

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17
Nov

FDA and Smuckers Recall Peanut Butter Tainted With Salmonella

November 17, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in conjunction with J.M. Smucker Company, have announced the recall of thousands of 16-ounce jars of Smucker’s® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because of salmonella contamination. According to the press release issued by the organizations, the bacterium was discovered after random product testing was conducted.

This product was distributed to Virginia as well as: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

Symptoms of salmonella include: Fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramping. In more serious cases, the infection can spread to the blood stream, resulting in arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis. Severe infections can lead to death.

Those who have purchased the product with Production Code of 1037004 and 1308004, and/or Best-If-Used-By dates of August 3, 2012 or August 4, 2012 are urged to discard the product immediately and call the company at 1-888-550-9555 for a replacement coupon. The company may require proof of purchase. Customers with questions can contact the company to speak to a customer service representative at 1-888-550-9555 between Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

The Virginia Defective Product Lawyers with the Skolrood Law Firm understand the dangers that unsafe products pose to consumers and have experience fighting for the rights of foodborne illness and defective product victims. If you have been harmed because of an unsafe food product, contact us today!

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Nov

77-Year-old Buchanan Woman Killed In Collision With Dump Truck

November 10, 2011

A 77-year-old Buchanan, Virginia, woman was killed after being involved in a crash with a dump truck Monday afternoon. According to The Roanoke Times, the accident happened on US 11, near Bridge Street, at around 2:30 PM.

Investigators say the crash occurred when the woman, traveling north on the road in her 1994 Buick Regal, crossed over the center lines and into the southbound lanes of traffic. The 36-year-old driver of an oncoming 2006 International dump truck did not have time to react and collided with the car head-on. Although the woman was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash, she died at the scene. The driver of the dump truck was not injured and will not face any charges.

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) seven percent of drivers are listed as “inattentive” at the time of an accident on crash reports from across the country.

The Virginia Car Accident Lawyers from the Skolrood Law Firm would like to take this opportunity to urge drivers to put distractions such as cell phones and radios on hold when behind the wheel. If you have been the victim of an auto accident, contact Skolrood Law Firm today with any questions you have regarding your case.

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Nov

Controversy Surrounds Car Crash That Killed Danville Woman

November 3, 2011

Controversy is swirling around a Danville, Virginia, car accident that left one woman dead and her sister severely injured. According to WSLS Channel 10 News, officers say the woman died of a heart attack on the way to the hospital, while her family argues she died from trauma suffered in the crash.

The accident happened on October 23 of this year just before 11:00 AM on South Main Street. The car, a 1995 Nissan Infinity driven by the woman’s sister and carrying two other teenage passengers, was rear-ended at full speed by a 2011 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. The crash caused thousands of dollars in damage to both vehicles and left the two women with several injuries. The driver suffered a cut to her head and an injured leg, while her sister was left with extreme chest pain.

Family members say the woman was unresponsive in the ambulance and have a death certificate showing the cause of death as blunt force trauma to the heart, but investigators claim the woman died of a heart attack three hours after arriving at the hospital.

Authorities say their investigation will be completed when results arrive back from the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

The Virginia Auto Accident Attorneys with the Skolrood Law Firm would like to hear from you. If the woman did die as a result of the accident, should the driver of the pickup be held responsible? Tell us your opinion by posting to our Facebook page.

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