Mislabeled Food Attorneys
Companies that process and produce the foods we eat are aware of the harm that can result if they make mistakes in labeling. In some cases, people with food allergies have died after eating a food they thought was safe for them. Dangerous errors frequently occur in the food industry and one of the most common mistakes is mislabeled food.
If you or a loved one has been injured by an improperly labeled food product, you may be eligible to receive compensation. The experienced Pennsylvania mislabeled food lawyers of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., can evaluate the facts of your case and inform you of your legal options. Contact us by calling (800) 318-LAW1 or filling out our online form. We have offices conveniently located in Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Hamlin, Hazleton, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre, PA.
The average consumer purchases food from a store without considering the safety of the product. Some consumers have certain physical conditions (such as people with food allergies or diabetes) that require them to be extremely careful about the food they eat. For such people, scanning the labels of food products is a necessity. Any mistake or misprint on a product label can make the difference between life and death. All consumers should be able to assume that the food they purchase is safe for them. Unfortunately, innocent buyers are often left to face potentially life-threatening consequences with no forewarning.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) are responsible for deciding what information goes on a food label and regulating any health claims that companies make on their food labels. With few exceptions, it is the responsibility of food product manufacturers to include the following information on their products:
- Nutritional labeling;
- Expiration date labeling;
- Health messages, if necessary;
- Food allergen information;
- Ingredients list;
- Net quantity.
If you have been injured as a result of a mislabeled food product, you may have the right to take legal action against the negligent company responsible for your suffering. The Family of Lawyers at Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., will work with you to help secure damages from the company for producing and distributing a mislabeled food product. Contact us by calling (800) 318-LAW1 or filling out our online form. We are committed to helping people and we will fight to protect your rights.
