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I refer to an American Federal Court Ruling where a consumer made claims against a food manufacturer because the food was contaminated with foreign matter.

Reference ‘Food Freedom’ post by Jack Bouboushian
Courthouse News Service

Baby formula laced with beetles and larvae does not necessarily violate its manufacturer’s promises of wholesomeness and quality, a federal judge ruled, in dismissing without prejudice a class action involving Abbott Laboratories’ Similac.

Lead plaintiff Chalonda Jasper, an Indiana mother, may have been grossed out by the beetle parts, but she may have no legal recourse against Abbott, even though she relied upon Abbot’s ad slogans, which included, “When it comes to the science of nutrition, Similac stands apart.”

Abbott recalled more than 5 million containers of Similac in September 2010, less than a week after Jasper had bought it and began feeding it to her son.

 The verdict was

“Jasper’s complaint includes no marketing statements from Abbott that claim Similac is safe. Instead, Abbott’s advertisements only refer to the nutritional value and nutrient blend of Similac.”

To sum it up: “Jasper does not allege that a formula containing beetles or beetle larvae fails to contain a balanced blend of nutrients,” Kendall wrote.

Read the article here.

So, because no harm other than mental anguish was suffered, the food manufacturer was not found to have done any wrong. Allowing contamination to occur and marketing contaminated product is legally acceptable if no physical harm results. The company has done no wrong!

Another instance of the public being shafted by the food industry and the judicial system in America.  So, is my logic twisted or is the judges? Is there corruption here?

Why bring this up such  along way from the US? Because injustices also occur in Australia where known convicted pedophiles walk the streets freely because it is illegal to publicly name them. No justice or protection for the kids and parents, only protection for the offenders.

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