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.
E. coli Found in Ground Beef on its Way to Six Georgia School Districts
Palo Duro Meat, an Amarillo, Texas, establishment, recalled 40,000 pounds of frozen fine ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The beef, 40-lb boxes containing four 10-lb chubs of fine ground beef, were shipped to two warehouses in Georgia for further distribution to institutions, according to the USDA-FSIS. The institutions include six school districts in Georgia associated with the National School Lunch Program.
The cases of recalled ground beef have “Est. 7282” inside the USDA mark of inspection and a production code of 19110. The frozen product was produced on Sept. 9, 2011, and The bulk of the product has not left the warehouses and at this time, FSIS is not aware of any product having been served as part of school lunches in the districts.
The problem was discovered by the company after a review of lab results that confirmed a positive result for E. coli O157:H7 on September 22. The problem may have occurred as a result of a sample tracking error that allowed the product in question to be inadvertently shipped into commerce. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
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.
