Listeriosis

Tiger Brands Faces the Music: The Listeriosis Saga Continues!

Over six years later, the battle for justice continues against Tiger Brands for the devastating listeriosis outbreak!

In a revelation that's stirring the pot more than a South African potjie, law firm RSI Attorneys is campaigning for Tiger Brands to take responsibility for the listeriosis outbreak that rocked the nation back in 2017-2018. This outbreak, which tragically claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, has left families wrestling with grief and a quest for justice. With the legal pressure mountings, it's about time Tiger Brands realizes that avoiding accountability is like trying to dodge a bouncing rugby ball – it just won’t work!

The Daily Maverick has stepped up to the plate, launching a new series highlighting the harrowing stories of four families deeply affected by this outbreak. With personal tragedies that echo the sorrow experienced across the nation, these narratives bring a human face to the statistics, reminding us that listeriosis is more than just a headline – it’s a national crisis. As the cries for justice grow louder, one can't help but wonder if Tiger Brands thought they could escape scrutiny like a cat burglar in a tight spot.

Meanwhile, two prominent law firms, Richard Spoor Inc (RSI) Attorneys and LHL Attorneys, have joined forces to push for compensation on behalf of the victims. This campaign isn't just about money; it's about accountability. It’s been over six years since the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) linked the deadly outbreak to Tiger Brands' polony products, and as voices grow more resolute, one has to ask: When does negligence cross the line into outright wrongdoing?

If you thought that was the end of the story, think again! As more families come forward and the legal battle intensifies, the plight of listeriosis victims is eerily mirrored in the larger landscape of food safety regulations in South Africa. Did you know that listeriosis is caused by a bacteria that thrives in damp environments, making proper hygiene in food services ‘non-negotiable’? It’s about time we pay heed to these facts and learn from the past – after all, prevention is better than a cure!