Two Salmonella Bareilly Cases in District of Columbia, One Person Hospitalized
by Attorney Fred Pritzker 
Two cases of Salmonella Bareilly in Washington DC have been confirmed by the CDC, according to the District of Columbia Department of Health. One person was hospitalized. These cases are part of a larger Salmonella Bareilly outbreak that may be associated with eating sushi or a similar product.
The victims of this outbreak, even those not hospitalized, are at risk for future health problems, including Reiter’s syndrome, a reactive arthritis that can be permanently disabling. I represent Salmonella victims throughout the United States. Some of my clients experience joint pain within days of contracting the Salmonella infection (salmonellosis). For others, it has taken longer. In either case, it is important for the victim to obtain enough compensation from the restaurant, food manufacturer, distributor or another party to pay for all future medical expenses and loss of wages due to disability.
Every Salmonella victim, even those with “mild” cases, should be fully and fairly compensated. Contact me or another Salmonella lawyer at my law firm for a free consultation.
Family Cow Campylobacter Outbreak: Lawsuits for Children and Adults Sickened by Raw Milk
The Campylobacter outbreak linked to raw milk from The Family Cow dairy in Chambersburg, PA. has sickened at least 80 people in 4 states. Victims have incurred medical expenses, taken time off of work or school, and experienced severe pain and emotional distress after drinking raw milk that they thought was healthy and safe.
Contact our attorneys for legal help.Residents of the following states have been sickened: Pennsylvania (70 illnesses), Maryland (5), West Virginia (3), New Jersey (2). Nine of these people were hospitalized. Victims of the Family Cow Campylobacter outbreak include children and adults ranging in age from 2 to 74. 25 of the victims are under 18 years of age.
Attorney Fred Pritzker, national Campylobacter attorney, encourages parents to seek compensation for children who were sickened in this outbreak. “Children have legal rights, and parents can file lawsuits on their children’s behalf to make sure they are compensated for the severe pain and emotional distress the contaminated raw milk caused,” said Pritzker. “We have won money for food poisoning victims of all ages.” Contact Fred Pritzker here.
Campylobacter is a common cause of raw milk outbreaks. Attorney Fred Pritzker is representing a man who was paralyzed after drinking raw milk from another dairy in 2010. Other foodborne pathogens that can contaminate raw milk and cause illness include E. coli, Salmonella, Brucella, Listeria.
This Family Cow Campylobacter outbreak is one of the largest in the last 10 years. Four other raw milk outbreaks have sickened more people than the Family Cow outbreak in Pennsylvania:
- March 2009 A Campylobacter raw milk outbreak in Colorado sickened 81.
- March 2006 A Salmonella raw cheese outbreak in Illinois sickened 85
- April 2002 A Campylobacter raw milk outbreak in Kansas sickened 86.
- November 2001 An E.coli raw milk outbreak in North Carolina sickened 202.
A lawsuit against a dairy sends a message to the industry that selling contaminated milk is not acceptable. The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the outbreak strain of Campylobacter in unopened containers of Family Cow raw milk.
Grape Tomatoes Recall Due to Salmonella Risk
Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce recalled one lot of organic grape tomatoes sold under the Limited Edition® and Fresh & Easy labels due to a possible health risk from Salmonella.
The recall notice is being issued because one clamshell of Limited Edition organic grape tomatoes tested positive for Salmonella in a random sample collected and tested by the United States Department of Agriculture in Michigan, according to the FDA. No illnesses have been reported in association with the recalled grape tomatoes.
The organic grape tomatoes are sold in 10.5 oz. plastic “clam shell” containers containing UPC code 033383655925, located on the front of the package, below the barcode. The containers also have the words “LIMITED EDITION” and “Product of Mexico” printed on the label. The organic grape tomatoes are also sold in 7 oz. plastic “clam shell” containers with Barcode 20025465, and marketed under the “Fresh & Easy” brand. The organic grape tomatoes were distributed to 18 U.S. states (Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah) and two Canadian Provinces (British Columbia, Ontario).
Consumers who have any remaining product with UPC code 033383655925 or Barcode 20025465 should not consume it, but should instead discard it, unless someone has eaten some of the product. In that case, you should keep the tomatoes for three days to make sure they did not cause salmonellosis, the illness caused by food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
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.
