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On June 4^th, Over 300 bottles of Wellesse “Digestive 3 in 1 Health” 16 or 33 ounce bottles of health supplements were recalled because of Purimune (Galacto Oligosaccharide), an ingredient used that may have been contaminated with Salmonella.  Salmonella is a food borne illness that can cause the infection Salmonellosis.  Symptoms of the infection 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.

Wellesse is a Botanical Labs product, which is located in Ferndale, WA and the recalled bottles were distributed nationwide after June 1^st 2012.

According to the FDA 16 oz. size has "LOT 34441C (followed by a four digit time code) EXP 03/2014" jet coded on the bottom of the bottle.  The 33.8 oz. size has "LOT 34552C (followed by a four digit time code) EXP 03/2014”

Eric H. Weinberg, personal injury attorney, is currently assisting salmonellosis victims.  If you have been diagnosed with salmonellosis, do not hesitate to fill out our easy to use Salmonella Lawsuit Form on this page or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274. 

As of May 17, 2012, there have been 316 individuals infected with a strain of the foodborne pathogen, Salmonella from a tuna product that has the potential to be infected with the pathogen.  304 of the individuals have been infected with Salmonella Bareilly and the remaining 12 with Salmonella Nchanga.  It is believed that these individuals were infected from packages of frozen yellow fin tuna scrape from Moon Marine USA Corporation. 

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), on April 13th, Moon Marine (India) Pvt. Ltd. recalled 58,828 lbs of a frozen raw yellow fin tuna product, labeled as Nakaochi Scrape AA or AAA.  Subsequently on May 10^th, Moon Marine expanded their recall to include 22-pound boxes of “Tuna Strips.”

The 316 infected persons are from 26 states and the District of Colombia and have a median age of 30.  At least 37 people have been hospitalized.  To see a map showing how many people were infected from each state, click here.  Or click here, to see a timeline of events of the outbreak.  Both links are from the CDC.

What is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a bacterium capable of causing a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection known as salmonellosis.  One of the most common foodborne illnesses, it occurs when food contaminated by Salmonella is consumed.

Salmonella Symptoms

Symptoms of Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) 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.

Diagnosis of Salmonella Infection

If you suspect that you have contracted Salmonella or are experiencing food poisoning symptoms, contact your healthcare professional. He or she can order a stool culture to confirm Salmonella infection.

Contact the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg for a Free Salmonella Lawsuit Evaluation

If you or a loved one are diagnosed with salmonellosis, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, you can fill out a free legal case evaluation on the left side of this page, or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.

On May 22, 2012, IndonesianFoodMart.com recalled all Tempeh Starter Yeast packages because of the potential Salmonella, a foodborne pathogen, contamination. 

IndonesianFoodMart.com is based in Maryland and distributed Tempeh Starter Yeast nationwide and to Australia, Canada, Slovenia, New Zealand, Brunei, Darussalam, Poland and Croatia through direct mail orders.  The recalled yeast is packaged in clear plastic containers in 30gm, 50gm, 250 gm, and 1000 gm sizes.

According to the Federal Drug Administration, there have been several illnesses that maybe connected with this problem.

To find out more about Salmonella and its symptoms visit this website: https://www.salmonellalawsuit.com/common-symptoms-and-complications

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.

On May 17^th, 2012, Caribe Produce LTD Co. from Texas has recalled 35 pound cartons of Papaya Maradol because of a Salmonella concern.  286 cartons were all that was recalled, but the Papayas are sold separately with each bearing a label that reads, “3112 CARIBEÑA Papaya MARADOL PRODUCT OF MEXICO www.grandeproduce.com”.  

The recalled papayas from Caribe Produce were distributed to Bronx, NY wholesale and retail stores with expiration dates of May 14^th to May 17^th of this year. 

Salmonella is an organism that can cause the infection salmonellosis.  Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint.  The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to suffer severe illness

The Law Office of Eric H. Weinberg is currently accepting cases for individuals who have been sickened with salmonellosis.  If you or a loved has been sickened with a Salmonella infection please give us a call at toll free at 1-877-934-6274 or fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page.  

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.

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.

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.

On December 16, 2011, Swanson’s Organic Celery Seed by Swanson Health Products because of the possibility that it is contaminated with the foodborne pathogen, Salmonella.

The recalled celery seed is packaged in 1.4 oz. plastic bottles with a UPC code of 0-8761424048-0.  The lot number and “Best By” date are 1541102C and June 3, 2013, respectively; this information can be found on the bottom of the bottle.

The recalled product was sold at the Swanson Health Products retail store in Fargo, ND, shipped to individual consumers, and could be held for pick up and the Swanson Health Products headquarters.  The recalled celery seed was sold from June 16, 2011 – December 16, 2011.

Salmonella can cause potentially serious infections.  Some symptoms of salmonellosis 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.

Personal Injury Attorney Eric H. Weinberg is currently assisting individuals injured by defective food and drug products.  If you are diagnosed with Salmonella, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, you can request a free legal case evaluation by using our easy to use Salmonella Lawsuit form, or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.

More information about Salmonella can be found at Salmonella Pine Nut Lawsuit.

On December 14, 2011, Starwest Organic Celery Seed was recalled by Starwest Botanicals, because the producst may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled seeds were shipped to individual costumers or bought at the Starwest Botanicals store and were sold between April 14 and December 14 of 2011.

The recall announcement included:

• Starwest Botanicals Celery Seed (Whole) 2oz. with UPC 7-6796310619-3 and lot number F7073 found on the bottom of the pouch.
• Starwest Botanicals Celery Seed (Whole) 1 pound with UPC 7-6796307864-3 and lot number 40203 found on the bottom of the pouch.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) may include diarrhea (sometime 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.

Personal injury attorney, Eric H. Weinberg, New Brunsewick, 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 food poisoning or Salmonella cases, please see: www.foodpoisoning.com and Salmonella Pine Nut Outbreak.