Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olive Recall Lawsuit

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United Natural Foods, Inc. is now recalling FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a potentially deadly foodborne pathogen. The products in question were distributed to retail outlets nationwide. If you have purchased olives included in this recall, you should discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olive Recall Update 11/16/11: United Natural Foods, Inc. is expanding its nationwide recall of Foodmatch, Inc. Divina Olives that may be contaminated with clostridium botulinum. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Click here to learn more.

Free Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olive Recall Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one has been severely sickened after consuming Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olives included in this recall, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

November 14, 2011 – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that United Natural Foods, Inc. is currently recalling the following types of FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum:

• DIVINA 4 OZ OLIVES,FETA CHEESE STUFFED UPC 63172352780
• DIVINA 4 OZ OLIVES,BLUE CHEESE STUFFED UPC 63172352790

Divina Olives Stuffed with Feta Cheese are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue and yellow label. These olives were distributed to Safeway supermarkets in South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The following date codes were affected: Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012 and Best Used By: 1 FEB 2012.

Divina Olives Stuffed with Blue Cheese are packaged in plastic 4oz cup containers with a blue label. These olives were distributed to Genuardis, Carrs, Safeway, Pavilion and Vons stores in the following states: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington DC. The following date codes were affected: Best Used By: 11 JAN 2012, Best Used By: 15 DEC 2011, Best Used By: 30 DEC 2011, Best Used By: 1 FEB 2012

This recall was initiated because it was found that there was a lack of temperature control during the distribution process. United Natural Foods accidentally exposed the recalled olives to temperature ranges above those recommended for safe consumption. To date, there have been no illnesses reported in connection with these recalls.

Consumers who have purchased olives included in this recall are advised not to consume them – even if they look and smell normal – and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you are concerned about botulism food poisoning, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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• Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olive Recall
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• Food Poisoning Lawsuits

Do You Have a Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olive Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olive Recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new botulism food poisoning cases in all 50 states.

Free Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olive Recall Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with botulism food poisoning after consuming Foodmatch Inc. Divina Olives included in this recall, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a botulism food poisoning suit and we can help.