Most people enjoy a nice cocktail once and a while. Most people would never suspect that enjoying a drink with their friends could subject them to a potential food allergy. After neglecting to list all the correct ingredients on its bottles of Bloody Mary mix, a Louisiana company has issued a recall of this potentially dangerous product.

The company, Sirocco, made bottles of Pat O'Brien's Bloody Mary Cocktail Mix, distributed across the United States and online, which contained soy and wheat but didn't list the ingredients on the product label. This poses a huge potential food allergy. Many people suffer from food allergies, including from soy and wheat products. The side effects could be anything from a simple stomach ache to throat swelling and airway restriction. Because food allergies are potentially deadly, this product recall should be taken very seriously.

People with food allergies, often refer to food labels, and rely on them to make informed decisions as to whether the products are safe to consume. Failing to properly list ingredients poses an extreme risk, and companies that neglect to list ingredients, especially those that people are commonly allergic to, should be held responsible if someone is injured.

Although no injuries have yet been reported from this incident, it is important that people understand their rights if they are ever injured by a product from the negligence of its manufacturer. Consulting with a Louisiana personal injury attorney can help ensure your rights are preserved and you receive the compensation that you might be entitled to. Dangerous products can have devastating long term effects, and compensation can help deal with ongoing side effects.

Source: Reuters, "Sirocco Enterprises recalls cocktail mix on allergy fears," Dec. 23, 2011