California Beef Recall Includes Products Sent to Restaurants in California and Nevada
Below is the USDA-FSIS announcement of a recall of beef processed in California and shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada and to a Federal establishment for further processing. Anyone who contracts E. coli poisoning from this beef would have claims against the beef processor and possibly a restaurant, cafeteria or other eating establishment. Contact our attorneys for a free consultation.
Commercial Meat Co., a Los Angeles, Calif., establishment is recalling approximately 377,775 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 today. The following ground beef products are subject to recall:
- 5,10,15,20,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of bulk ground beef
- 5,10 and 20 lb. cases of ground beef patties
- 10,15,20,30,40 and 50 lb. cases of ground beef taco
- 5,10,15,20,25,30,40,50 and 60 lb. cases of ground beef chili
Each case bears a label with the establishment number “EST. 4873″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products subject to recall were produced between Sept. 7, 2011 and Oct. 6, 2011 and were shipped to restaurants in California and Nevada, as well as one Federal establishment in California for further processing.
The problem was discovered through routine FSIS monitoring which confirmed a positive result for E.coli O157:H7. The company did not hold product pending test results, resulting in this recall. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
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
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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 >>>
