Jimmy Johns Sprouts Recall and E. coli Lawsuit: Free Consultation with Attorney
Our law firm has been contacted by victims of the Jimmy Johns sprouts E. coli O26 outbreak, which has grown to 25 confirmed cases. Fred Pritzker, lead attorney for our E. coli cases, is heading up our investigation of this outbreak. To contact Fred for a free consultation regarding a lawsuit for money damages against Jimmy Johns and others, call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
People from 8 states have confirmed cases of E. coli O26: Alabama (1), Iowa (5), Missouri (3), Kansas (2), Michigan (9), Arkansas (1), Ohio (3), and Wisconsin (1). Six of the E. coli victims have been hospitalized.
Results of the epidemiologic and traceback investigations indicate eating raw clover sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants is the likely cause of this outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of the 24 ill persons with available information, 21 (87%) reported consuming sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants in the 7 days preceding illness.
Illness onset dates ranged from December 25, 2011 to February 15, 2012. Illnesses that occurred after February 19, 2012, might not be reported yet due to the time it takes between when a person becomes ill and when the illness is reported.
Neither Jimmy Johns nor any of its raw sprouts suppliers initiated a sprouts recall. Part of our Jimmy Johns lawsuit investigation will involve determining when Jimmy Johns first knew about the illnesses.
Jimmy John’s E. coli Outbreak Expands To Include Three From Ohio
Three residents of Ohio are among the 25 people who have been sickened by the E. coli outbreak linked to clover spouts served at Jimmy John’s restaurants, according to a March 8 update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
At least 25 people from eight states have been infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O26 and six have been hospitalized, according to the update. No deaths have been reported. Of the 24 people for whom information was available, 21, or 87 percent of them, said they ate sprouts at Jimmy John’s restaurants in the week before they became ill. Victims, who range in age from 9 to 53 years old, report becoming ill between December 25, 2011 and February 15, 2012. None of the victims has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition causing kidney failure that sometimes develops after an E.coli infection.
Most people infected with E.coli O26 become sick three to four days after swallowing food tainted with the bacteria. Symptoms of an E.coli iinfcetion include watery or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Infection is usually diagnosed by testing of a stool sample.
The law firm of PritzkerOlsen, a national leader in food safety law, is representing victims of this outbreak. Their team of experienced E.coli lawyers can help if you have an illness or hospitalization associated with this outbreak. For a free consultation, call them TOLL FREE at 1 (888) 377-8900 or contact them online.
Jimmy Johns Lawsuit: Compensation for E coli Victims
Contact us regarding a lawsuit against Jimmy Johns and others.
You or your loved one has been sickened in the Jimmy Johns E. coli O26 outbreak linked to clover sprouts. No one likes to sue, but there are medical expenses and time taken off of work. In addition, the pain associated with an E. coli infection is severe, and every E. coli victim, even those with mild cases, face the possibility of future kidney problems. Victims of this outbreak deserve compensation.
E. coli lawsuits generally make claims for compensation based on the following, any one of which is sufficient to win the case:
- Strict Liability: The person being sued (called the defendant) does not have to have acted negligently. For example, Jimmy Johns is responsible for harm caused by the food it serves even if the specific food product that caused the outbreak was contaminated before it was delivered to them. In this case it was most likely clover sprouts, and it was probably the seeds that were initially contaminated.
- Negligence: If a company is negligent, it means it is careless. If a company is extremely negligent, there may be a claim for punitive damages.
- Breach of Contract: Every time you buy something, you are entering into a contract with the seller. Under the law, a seller guarantees that what is sold is fit for the purpose for which it is sold. For example, a seller of food guarantees that it is fit to eat. Food contaminated with E. coli O26 is not fit to eat.
As attorneys who handle these cases all of the time, we know what E. coli cases are worth. We have seen the same defense attorneys (the attorneys who represent restaurants, food manufacturers, etc.) time and time again. If you are going to sue, it makes sense to choose attorneys who have experience.
Fred Pritzker is a food safety attorney who represents E. coli victims nationwide and actively advocates for food safety (most recently at a Harvard Law School debate). He and his team of E. coli attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding a lawsuit against Jimmy Johns and others.
Jimmy Johns E. coli O26 Linked to Clover Sprouts: Seeds Likely to Blame but No Formal Recall
The Jimmy Johns E. coli O26 outbreak linked to clover sprouts has sickened people in 6 states: Arkansas (1 confirmed), Iowa (5 confirmed), Michigan (2 confirmed and 5 suspected) , Missouri (3 confirmed), Kansas (2 confirmed) and Wisconsin (1 confirmed).
Victims of this outbreak and their families should contact food safety attorney Fred Pritzker for a free consultation.
Clover Sprouts Probable Source of Jimmy Johns E. coli Outbreak
Clover sprouts are the likely cause of the Jimmy Johns E. coli O26 outbreak.
The federal and state investigation into the outbreak has found that the likely source of the outbreak was contaminated clover seeds that were used to grow clover sprouts served at Jimmy John’s restaurant locations where ill persons ate. The traceback investigation identified two separate sprouting facilities, both used the same lot of seed to grow clover sprouts served at these Jimmy John’s restaurant locations.
Why Wasn’t There a Recall of Clover Sprouts?
On February 10, 2012, the seed supplier initiated notification of sprouting facilities that received this lot of clover seed to stop using it. This is a “recall” of the clover seeds but not a formal one, and the sprouts grown from these seeds have not been recalled by either “sprouting facility.”
The victims of this outbreak experienced the initial symptoms of E. coli from December 25, 2011 (Christmas day) to January 15, 2012, which is a long period of time given how perishable sprouts are and another reason to suspect that the contamination started with the seeds. If the lot of contaminated seeds was used prior to the discovery that they were the source of an outbreak, one could argue that there was no need for a recall because any sprouts grown from those seeds would have been eaten. However, given how dangerous E. coli is and the possibility of cross contamination, the sprouts should have been recalled.
Recall or not, the grower of the seeds, the owners of the growing facilities and Jimmy Johns need to be held accountable for the harm done to the victims of this outbreak. All of the victims are female and range in age from 9 years to 49 years old, with a median age of 25 years old. Among the 14 confirmed victims of this outbreak, 2 (14%) were hospitalized.
Food safety attorney Fred Pritzker represents E. coli victims throughout the United States and has won millions for his clients. He and his team of E. coli attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding a lawsuit against Jimmy Johns and others.
Avon Heights, Better Brand, Krisp Pak Spinach Recalled On E.coli Fears
Avon Heights Mushrooms of Avondale, Pa. is recalling certain packages of fresh packaged spinach after E.coli 0157:H7 was discovered in a sample during routine testing. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall/
The brands include:
Krisp Pak 10 oz bags
Better Brand 10oz.bags
Avon Heights 4-2.51b bags.
The recalled packages bear a “best if used by” dates of DEC 16 and codes DP 340 and T691.
E.coli 0157:H7 is a bacteria that, if ingested, can cause serious sometimes fatal infections. Young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Symptoms include abdominal cramping and diarrhea which may be bloody.
Tyson Recalls 41,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Possibly Tainted With E. coli
Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling approximately 40,948 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced December 17.
The company, based in Dakota City, Neb., issued the recall after routine tests by FSIS confirmed a positive result for E. coliO157:H7. No illnesses have ben reported in association with this recall.
- 10-pound chubs of “CHUCK FINE GROUND BEEF 80/20,” packed in cases containing eight chubs.
The recalled products have a “BEST BEFORE OR FREEZE BY” date of “11/13/11″ and “EST. 245C” on the box label. The products were shipped to institutions and distributors in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
If ingested, the bacterium E. coli O157:H7 can cause an infection. Symptoms of E.coli poisoning include bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in severe cases, kidney failure. Those most susceptible are the very young, seniors and people with weakened immune systems. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
