What's the problem?
The following products may be contaminated with salmonella, according to an FDA Health Alert [1]:
Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder, 1 lb. bags) UPC 890523000720
- Lot # 62.19 / 1 # 52.1 Best if used by 10/7/21
- Lot # 62.19 / 2 # 52.1 Best if used by 10/7/21
Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder, 1 lb. bags) UPC 890523000720
- Lot # 64.19 / 2 # 52.1 Best if used by 10/21/21
- Lot # 64.19 / 3 # 52.1 Best if used by 10/21/21
Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder, 1 lb. bags) UPC 890523000720
- Lot # 65.19 / 1 # 52.1 Best if used by 10/24/21
- Lot # 65.19 / 2 # 52.1 Best if used by 10/24/21
Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder, 2 lb. bags) UPC:890523000843
- Lot # 64.19 / 2 * 2Lb # 52.1 Best if used by 10/21/21
Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsules, 120 count) UPC 890523000867
- Lot # 23.19.1C120 # 02 Best if used by 10/7/21
- Lot # 23.19.2C120 # 02 Best if used by 10/7/21
- Lot # 23.19.3C120 # 02 Best if used by 10/7/21
The problem was found when the FDA collected a sample of senna leaves powder, an ingredient used to make Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber, that tested positive for 3 types of salmonella, including Salmonella Gaminara, Salmonella Kentucky, and Salmonella Oranienburg.
Consumers who have any of the above products should not use them, and contact their doctor if they are experiencing symptoms of food poisoning. To date, no salmonella infections or other illnesses have been linked to these products.
Salmonella Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of a salmonella infection include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Stomach cramps
These symptoms typically begin 6 hours to 6 days after ingestion of bacteria and last 4 to 7 days, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [2].
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Do I Have a Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber 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 Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new salmonella cases in all 50 states.
If you or a loved one got sick after using Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a lawsuit and we can help.
