January 22, 2012: Mystery Mexican Style Restaurant Linked To 68 Confirmed Illnesses

Submitted by webmaster on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 13:46

On January 19, 2012, the CDC released a report of its investigation of a multistate Salmonella food poisoning outbreak linked to a Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain, identified as “Restaurant Chain A.”  Missing from the report was the identity of the restaurant; and releasing that information would both serve and protect the public.  The FDA, and state and local public health officials were also involved in the investigation.
 
The outbreak was caused by the foodborne pathogen Salmonella Enteritidis, and according to the CDC it appears to be over.  Over… as in first many people, including 68 confirmed cases, had to be sickened.
 
The CDC reports:

“As of January 19, 2012, a total of 68 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis have been reported from 10 states. The number of ill persons identified in each state with the outbreak strain was as follows: Texas (43), Oklahoma (16), Kansas (2), Iowa (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Ohio (1), and Tennessee (1).”

The illnesses began on or after October 13, 2011.
 
To learn more about Salmonella food poisoning, please see Salmonella Symptoms.  If you have a question regarding a food poisoning lawsuit, please contact attorney Eric H. Weinberg at 877-934-6274, or complete the Salmonella Lawsuit Case Evaluation Form found on this page.

January 12, 2012: Ground Beef Salmonella Outbreak, Nineteen People Sickened

Submitted by webmaster on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 17:03

On January 5, 2012, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an update for the ongoing ground beef Salmonella typhimurium outbreak.  A total of 19 people have been infected from 7 states including:  HI (1), KY (1), MA (1), ME (4), NH (6), NY (5), and VT (1).  This outbreak is linked to ground beef sold at sold at Hannaford, a Scarborough, ME, based grocery chain.
 
Hannaford recalled the ground beef on December 15, 2011.  At that tiem there were 14 confirmed cases of Salmonella foodpoisoning.  Additional details of this recall can be found at Hannaford Ground Beef Recall.
 
Salmonella can cause a serious and sometimes fatal infection, known as salmonellosis. Please see Salmonella Symptoms to learn more.
 
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents individuals who have been sickened in Salmonella food poisoning outbreaks nationwide. To learn more about food poisoning lawsuits, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or submit the free Salmonella Lawsuit Case Evalutions form found on this page.
 
More information about Salmonella litigation can be found at Salmonella Pine Nuts.

January 4, 2012: Green Valley Food Corporation Recalls Sprouts

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 16:17

On December 22, 2011, Green Valley Food Corporation recalled 6,723 cases of alfalfa sprouts because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
 
The recalled products are:

  • “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” Alfalfa Sprouts 5 oz. container with the UPC number 714722228818
  • “Let’s Grow Healthy Together!” Spicy Sprouts 5 oz. container  with the UPC number 71472222991
  • Alfalfa Sprouts 4oz. is a clamshell with the UPC number 815098001088
  • “100% Natural Onion Sprouts” 4oz. clamshell with UPC number 815098002054

 
Any of these items received or purchased from 12/07/2011 to 1/1/2012 are affected in this recall and/or if the items have a use by date ranging from 12/22/2011 to 1/1/2012.
 
The recalled sprouts were delivered to grocery stores and distribution centers in Texas. For more information regarding these recalled sprout products see http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm285093.htm and http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm284965.htm.
 
Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 12-72 hours after the ingestion of contaminated food. 
 
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks nationwide.  We are ready to help you. If you have been diagnosed with Salmonella, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, please submit the Free Food Poisoning Lawsuit Evaluation found on this page, or call us toll free at 877-934-6274.

January 4, 2012: Eclectic Institute Recalls Dietary Supplements That May Contain Salmonella

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 15:46

On December 20, 2011, Eclectic Institute, Sandy, Oregon, announced the recall of Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) and Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) freeze-dried capsules because the products may be contaminated with the foodborne pathogen Salmonella.
 
The recalled, freeze-dried capsules were sold to retailers, individuals, and to health practitioners all over the United States.  The Gotu Kola recalled product was sold from September 14, 2011, to December 14, 2011, while the Bladderwrack recalled product was sold from July 14, 2011, to December 14, 2011.  The capsules were packaged in both glass and plastic containers.  The link for lot numbers, item numbers, and UPC codes of the recalled capsules is below.
           
            http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm284454.htm
 
Salmonella can cause a serious and sometimes life threatening infection, known as salmonellosis. Please see Salmonella Symptoms to learn more.
 
Personal injury attorney, Eric H. Weinberg, New Brunswick, NJ, is currently assisting individuals sickened in Salmonella outbreaks nationwide.  If you have been diagnosed with salmonellosis please fill out this easy to use Salmonella Lawsuit Form found on this page or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
 
To learn more about recent Salmonella outbreaks, see Salmonella Pine Nut Lawsuit.

January 4, 2012: B&M, Inc Recalls O Organics Celery Seed

Submitted by webmaster on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 14:48

B&M Inc. of Vernon, Missouri, has announced the recall of O Organics Organic Celery Seed on December 16, 2011, because of the threat of a contamination from the organism, Salmonella. This organism can cause the infection, salmonellosis.  More information about the infection and Salmonella can be found here:  symptoms of Salmonella.
 
This product is sold throughout the country at Safeway-owned stores including Safeway, Carrs, Dominick’s, Genuardi’s, Pak ‘N Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons.
 
The recalled organic celery seed is packaged in 1.8 oz glass bottles and have a UPC code of 0-7989341124-8. The recalled product was sold between May 25, 2011 and December 16, 2011. The link to the table of lot numbers and “Best By” dates of the recalled product is below.  This information can be found at the bottom of the bottle.
 
           http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm284049.htm
 
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents individuals who have been sickened in Salmonella food poisoning outbreaks nationwide. If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or see Free Legal Case Evaluation.
 
More information about Salmonella Lawsuits can be found at Salmonella Pine Nut Lawsuit.

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