2023-12-13 14:59:02
Faced with the numerous cases of cantaloupe recalls due to the outbreak of a salmonella epidemic, a class action was filed on behalf of Quebecers who purchased or consumed this melon.
This was indicated Wednesday morning by the law firm Slater Vecchio LLP, at the origin of this class action.
“The goal of this class action is to ensure access to justice for those who have become ill or suffered financial loss from consuming or purchasing these worthless dangerous products,” said Saro Turner, partner at Slater Vecchio.
The firm is therefore seeking to identify Quebecers who purchased a recalled cantaloupe sold between October 10 and November 24.
Malichita brand melons were recalled on November 1 by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to traces of salmonella bacteria discovered during tests.
The recall was later extended to Rudy brand cantaloupes, then others sold across Canada.
At least 129 cases of salmonella, including 91 in Quebec, were reported as of December 7, according to a Health Canada report. This epidemic also led to 44 hospitalizations and five deaths.
According to the law firm, “diagnosed cases may represent only a fraction of the true scale of the problem.”
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