Sarah Brew Anticipates More Suits Against Retailers From Listeria Victims

Victims of the listeria outbreak caused by tainted fruit are suing not only the grower, Jensen Farms in Colorado, but also the retailers and grocery chains that sold the fruit. The lawsuits are spurring a national debate on the role groceries and stores should play in making the food-supply chain safe.

"There is no question that retailers will be sued if plaintiffs can identify where they purchased the cantaloupe," Sarah Brew told Bloomberg.

Lawsuits have already been filed against Wal-Mart and Dillon Companies Inc., a subsidiary of supermarket operator Kroger Co.