Washington E. coli and HUS Risk: Pride & Joy Raw Milk Recall
Our attorneys are investigating possible E. coli poisoning cases in Washington that may be associated with Pride & Joy Creamery, LLC of Granger, Washington. E. coli can lead to kidney failure caused by a serious complication of an E. coli infection called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Contact our lawyers for a free consultation.
Pride & Joy Creamery Raw Milk Recall
Pride & Joy Creamery is recalling raw fluid milk because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli) that can cause serious illness, including E. coli-HUS. The unpasteurized milk was sold at the farm and distributed through nine retail outlets in King, Pierce, Snohomish and Skagit counties.
The recall was initiated after sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) discovered that the raw milk was contaminated with Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli. Pride & Joy Dairy and WSDA are continuing their investigation into the source of the problem.
WSDA and other public health officials are exploring the possibility that there has been human illness linked to this milk.
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections may cause severe diarrhea, stomach cramps and bloody stool. Symptoms generally appear three to four days after exposure, but can take as long as nine days to appear. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should contact a health care provider.
As discussed above, an E. coli infection sometimes causes hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious disease in which red blood cells are destroyed and the kidneys fail. Infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk.
Pride & Joy Raw Cow’s Milk bearing expiration dates of 9/30/2011 and 9/31/11 has been recalled. The milk is sold only in gallon, half gallon and quart containers. Recalled raw milk was sold from the on-farm store at 2145 Liberty Road in Granger, WA and from the following locations:
Sno-isle
804 Grand Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425-259-3798
Truhealth
18001 Bothell-Everet
Suite 109
Bothell, WA 98012
Phone: 425-415-8410
Marlenes Market
2951 S. 38th ST.
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone 253-472-4080
Marlenes Market
2565 s. Gateway Center Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone; 253-839-0933
Skagit Valley Food
202 S. 1st Street
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Phone; 360-336-9777
Manna Mills
21705 66th Ave, West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: 425-775-3479
Madison Market
1600 Madison
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-329-1545
Nature’s Market
26011 104th Ave, SE
Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 253-854-5395
Sunshine Corner Nutrition
15220 SE 272th, Suite F
Kent, WA 98042
Phone: 253-631-1069
If someone has been sickened after drinking Pride & Joy Creamery raw milk, contact an attorney immediately to protect legal rights. Consumers who have purchased Pride & Joy raw milk with expiration dates of 9/30/2011 and 9/31/11 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund if no one has been sickened by the milk. The incubation period for E. coli can be as long as 10 days.
Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli and HUS Illnesses for Week Ending 8-20-2011
Every week the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) publishes reported illnesses, including Shiga toxin producing E. coli and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This week’s MMWR reports the following for the week ending August 20, 2011:
Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli (usually E. coli O157) – 74 Reported Cases in U.S.
Maine 1, New York 12, Pennsylvania 3, Michigan 3, Ohio 10, Missouri 6, Nebraska 1, Delaware 1, Florida 9, Maryland 1, North Carolina 3, South Carolina 1, Virginia 3, Mississippi 1, Tennessee 5, Arkansas 2, Oklahoma 2, Texas 2, Colorado 4, California 1, Washington 3.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) – 6 Reported Cases in U.S.
Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, Tennessee 2, Arkansas 1, Oregon 1
Our E. coli lawyers represent E. coli and HUS victims nationwide. HUS is a life-threatening complication of E. coli that causes kidney failure, which then can lead to brain damage, pancreatitis, blindness and other serious health problems.
McNees Beef Recall in Michigan Linked to 5 Confirmed Cases of E. coli O157
Our attorneys are investigating an E. coli O157 outbreak in Michigan that has been linked to ground beef processed and distributed by McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC., a North Branch, Michigan, company. A total of five confirmed Shiga-toxin producing E. coli cases and four probable cases have been reported in Lapeer, Genesee, Isabella, and Sanilac counties. Illness onset dates range from July 18-30. Those affected range in age from 15-88. Both microbiological and epidemiological evidence links these cases of E. coli to McNees ground beef. Those sickened have reported consuming ground beef either at local restaurants supplied by McNees or by purchasing beef directly from the company.
In response to this outbreak, McNees Meats recalled approximately 360 pounds of ground beef product products.
The McNees beef recall includes 36 – 10 lb. Bags of “McNees Ground Beef Bulk.” Each clear plastic bag bears establish number “EST. 33971” within the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall were produced on July 15, and July 21, 2011, and sold to restaurants in Armada, Lapeer and North Branch, Mich. The products were also sold from a retail establishment owned by McNees Meats and Wholesale, LLC.
E. coli O157 can cause serious illness, including severe dehydration, colitis, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). E. coli food poisoning can also result in death.
Jaquith Farm Lawsuit for E. coli Poisoning from Strawberries
Our attorneys are investigating a Northwest Oregon E. coli O157 outbreak that has been associated with eating strawberries from Jaquith Strawberry Farm in Newberg, Oregon (Washington County). Ten people were sickened. Four of them were hospitalized, and one of them died. Three Oregon counties are involved: Washington, Clatsop, and Multnomah. Six other people in northwest Oregon also have recently developed an E. coli O157:H7 infection and appear to be part of this outbreak.
The E. coli wrongful death involved an elderly Washington County woman. She developed a serious complication of an E. coli infection that causes kidney failure.
Jaquith has recalled its products. While investigating the farm, William Keene, senior epidemiologist with Oregon Public Health, saw dear roaming through the strawberry field. Keene is having deer feces tested for E. coli to determine if deer are the source of the E. coli contamination, Keene told the Oregonian.
“Families should be able to eat fresh strawberries without the risk of E. coli poisoning,” said food safety attorney Fred Pritzker. “If the owners knew deer were getting into the strawberries, they should have known the risk of E. coli contamination and taken measures. One of the problems is that people do not have a good enough understanding of how foodborne pathogens like E. coli are spread.” Contact attorney Fred Pritzker or another E. coli attorney at our law firm for Jaquith Farm lawsuit information.
Approximately 5 percent of people infected with E. coli O157:H7, especially young children and the elderly, develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and/or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and suffer serious and potentially fatal E. coli kidney damage and failure. Our lawyers have represented many E. coli HUS and E. coli TTP victims and their families.
This outbreak affects Northwest Oregon. Major cities in that area include Portland, Salem and Eugene.
E. coli Contamination Fears Prompt Beef Recall
E. coli bacteria
An E. coli O157:H7 Beef recall has been issued by Tri State Beef of Cincinnati, Ohio, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall involves over 200,000 pounds of beef products, specifically Combo bins of “TRI-STATE BEEF CO., INC BONELESS BEEF.”
The bins carry the establishment number “EST. 1750″ noted inside the USDA inspection seal. The recalled products were produced between July 19 and July 22, 2011 and sold to establishments for further processing and distribution in Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Iowa and Virginia. Routine FSIS testing revealed a positive E. coli O157:H7 result.
E. coli Beef Contamination Lawsuit Information
People sickened by E. coli in beef may have a legal claim against the meat producer. However, an E. coli lawsuit requires a skilled and experienced lawyer. First, a person sickened by E. coli must have this confirmed by their health care provider. The doctor will need to take a stool sample and test it to see if it is positive for E. coli. Then, the sample will likely be sent to a state health department to see if the E. coli strain in that person’s stool sample matches the E. coli strain found in the food that has been found to be contaminated, because there are many, many different strains of E. coli.
Investigating a lawsuit like this requires a lawyer who has connections with epidemiological and microbiological experts. The E. coli lawyers at Pritzker Olsen have those connections and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of people sickened by E. coli. Oftentimes, their clients have suffered the extreme consequences of this pathogen, including complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
For a free consultation with an E. coli attorney, contact Pritzker Olsen >>>
