A two-year-old boy in Houston, Texas recently died of an acute bacterial meningitis caused by the bacteria Bacillus cereus – typically only found in rare instances of food poisoning. The hospital that cared for the boy had “no explanation” as to how he contracted this strain, but evidence has come to light that he was infected by recalled alcohol prep wipes sold by the Triad Group. The family has filed a product liability claim in the U.S. District Court of Houston.
For over a month, the boy’s parents grieved without knowing the cause of their loss. When a relative made them aware of an online notice posted by the FDA – stating that alcohol prep wipes manufactured by the Triad Group were being recalled for potential contamination with Bacillus cereus – the family suddenly became certain of what happened.
The boy’s father states that the wipes were used in his care “every single day, multiple times a day.” Even in the hospital where the boy was treated, the alcohol prep products in use had been supplied by Triad Group.
The family is now suing the Wisconsin medical product supplier, as they are confident there is “no other explanation that [makes] any sort of sense.” Attorneys filed a complaint on Sunday, charging the Triad Group with gross negligence, and seeking wrongful death damages for the loss of the boy’s life.
Of all product liability issues, medical product recalls are perhaps the most unsettling. We assume that products being used to help and to heal will do just that – not threaten our lives and the lives of our loved ones.
If you or someone you know in Texas has been injured or killed as the result of a dangerous product, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced product liability attorneys at Polewski & Associates today for a free initial consultation.
