What should a consumer do after learning a product has been recalled in Jackson, Mississippi?
When a product on the market is deemed unsafe for use, the manufacturer or a government agency will issue a recall to inform the public of this to help prevent anyone from suffering an injury or illness. Depending on the product that is being recalled, the manufacturer or a government agency may either recommend that the consumer throw away the product, return it, or have it repaired at no cost to them. According to USAGov, some of the more common products that are recalled include:
- Cosmetics
- Food
- Child safety seats
- Medicine
- Toys
- Vehicles
After a consumer has learned that one of the products they recently purchased has been recalled, they should follow the instructions listed in the notice. In the event the product is a type of food, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recommends they follow these steps:
- Refrain from panicking. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services says that most food recalls are issued because “there is a potential for the food to be contaminated.” Essentially, what this means is that the food could be contaminated.
- Don’t eat the food. Once a recall has been issued for a food product, a consumer should avoid eating it to protect themselves from getting food poisoning. Consumers should also avoid feeding the potentially contaminated food to a pet as they too can get sick from it.
- Don’t open the food product. If it has already been opened, avoid opening it again.
- Review the recall notice. After a recall notice has been issued, it will provide instructions as to what a consumer should do if they purchased the recalled product. The notice may instruct the consumer to throw the item away or take it back to the store they purchased it from for a refund.
What if an individual becomes injured or ill from a defective or contaminated product?
If an individual in Jackson, MS was injured by a product they purchased, whether it was recalled or not, they can contact Ballard Law, PLLC to discuss the matter with a Jackson, MS personal injury lawyer. If a manufacturer or supplier knowingly sold a harmful product and neglected to inform the public of the dangers associated with using the product as intended, it can be held liable for the injuries/illnesses their product causes a consumer to suffer.
To learn more about when a consumer in Jackson, MS can sue a manufacturer or company over a defective product and what types of compensation they may be entitled to recover, contact Ballard Law, PLLC at 769-572-5111.
You can reach Ballard Law, PLLC at:
108 S. President Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 769-572-5111
Website: www.ballardlaw.ms
