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Stallings Hog Head Cheese Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced January 24, 2013 that at least 6 Louisiana residents had become ill with Salmonella infections after eating ready-to-eat pork products (hog head cheese) produced by USDA Establishment 2257--Stallings Head Cheese, Co., of Houston, Texas.

Salmonella Cases Linked to Hog Head Cheese Occurred in October and November

According to FSIS, Salmonella case-patients ate the contaminated hog head cheese and became ill in October and November, 2012.

Salmonella Symptoms

Symptoms of Salmonella infection include painful abdominal cramping, diarrhea and fever. Dehydration is a concern for anyone who becomes ill with Salmonella infection and is a leading cause for hospitalization among those infected with Salmonella.

Hog Head Cheese Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

10-oz. packages of "Richard's Hog Head Cheese" with sell-by dates of February 1 and March 20, 2013 are being recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.

Contact the Marler Clark Salmonella Attorneys

If you or a family member became ill with a Salmonella infection after consuming contaminated hog head cheese and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark Salmonella attorneys for a free case evaluation. Marler Clark is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of Salmonella outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of Salmonella and other foodborne illness infections, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation. You can fill out the contact form or call toll-free at 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you.

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