by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
Walmart has settled 23 of the cases emanating from the 2011 listeria cantaloupe outbreak, that allegedly killed 33 people and sickened many more. Although many related cases remain unsettled, Walmart issued a statement maintaining that the company is "Committed to our customers' safety and we take food safety concerns like this very seriously."
The 2011 listeria cantaloupe contamination was traced to Jensen Farms in Colorado. The Jensen brothers, after pleading guilty to introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce, were sentenced to probation, home detention and community service. In addition, each brother was ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution. Jensen Farms was compelled to file for Bankruptcy within one year of the contamination.
Reportedly, the contamination problem stemmed from dirty water on the floor of the Jensen Farm's facility and old unclean equipment. Notwithstanding, it is stated that upon inspection one week prior to the discovery of the first victim, the facility received a "Superior Rating."
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