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Peanut Distributor Not Entitled to Coverage Under Accidental Contamination Policy

Posted in Contamination Policy, Insurance Coverage

The ripple effects of a food recall up and down the supply chain continue to play out in courts across the U.S.  Recalls are not simply a matter of an injured consumer making a claim against the manufacturer of a recalled food item. The complexities reside in the supply chain, as numerous companies are forced… Continue Reading

Burritos Contaminated With Non-Dangerous Bacteria Not Covered By Contamination Policy

Posted in Contamination Policy, Insurance Coverage

THE SCOOP This insurance coverage dispute arose out of a burrito product produced by Little Lady Foods that failed to make it to the market as expected.  Prior to shipment to convenient stores, Little Lady had to test its burrito product and equipment pursuant to USDA regulations.  Six samples tested positive for the listeria bacteria,… Continue Reading