Cargill Ground Turkey Salmonella Outbreak and Recall
A recent Salmonella Heidelberg outbreak that was associated with ground turkey products has now been linked with a Cargill turkey recall, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Ground Turkey Salmonella Lawyer and Lawsuit Information
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The series of drug-resistant Salmonella Heidelberg illnesses have prompted Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation of Springdale, Arkansas to recall 36 million pounds of ground turkey products. The recalled products were distributed to retail stores nationwide and may be contaminated with Salmonella Heidelberg. The recalled items bear the establishment number “P-963″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. Further product description is as follows:
Ground Turkey Chubs – Use or Freeze by Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 10 lb. chubs of Honeysuckle White Fresh Natural Lean Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings
- 10 lb. chubs of Unbranded Ground Turkey w/ Natural Flavoring 2 Pack
- 80 oz. (5 lbs.) chubs of Riverside Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring
- 10 lb. chubs of Natural Lean Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Fresh Lean HEB Ground Turkey 93/7
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Fresh HEB Ground Turkey 85/15
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Fresh Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring
- 4-1 Pound Packages of Honeysuckle White Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring Value Pack
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Fresh Ground Turkey
- 48 oz. (3 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Fresh Ground Turkey
85% Ground Turkey – Use or Freeze by Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey Colored with Paprika
- 19.2 oz. (1 lb. 3.2 oz.) trays of Kroger Ground Turkey Fresh 85/15
- 48.0 oz. (3 lb.) trays of Kroger Ground Turkey Fresh 85/15
- 20 oz. (1.25 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
- 48.0 oz. (3 lbs.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey Family Pack
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lbs.) trays of Honeysuckle White Seasoned Italian Style Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings
- 20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz.) trays of Safeway Fresh Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings * 15% Fat
(NOTE: Sold in Texas only at Randall’s and Tom Thumb, Use or Freeze by 03/12/11 through 05/05/11)
93% Ground Turkey – Use or Freeze by Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 19.2 oz. (1.20 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
- 48 oz. (3.0 lbs.) trays of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey Family Pack
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lb.) trays of Fit & Active Lean Ground Turkey 93/07
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lbs.) trays of Giant Eagle Ground Turkey Fresh & Premium Lean
- 19.2 oz. (1 lb 3.2 oz.) trays of Kroger Ground Turkey Fresh Lean 93/7
- 20 oz. (1.25 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
Ground Patties
- 16.0 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White Ground Turkey Patties with “Use by” or “Freeze by” dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Kroger Ground Seasoned Turkey Patties Fresh 85/15, with “Use by” or “Freeze by” dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 16.0 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey Burgers with Natural Flavoring with the following “Use by” or “Freeze by” dates: 07/09/11, 07/10/11, 07/11/11, 07/15/11, 07/16/11, 07/21/11, 07/22/11, 07/24/11, 08/01/11, or 08/04/11
Frozen Ground Turkey – Production Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/2/11
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Spartan Ground Turkey
- 48 oz. (3 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
- 40 lb. Bulk Packed Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring for Food Service Use Only
The Salmonella ground turkey outbreak was announced several days ago by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak has spread over 26 states and 77 people have become sick from March 1 to August 1, 2011. One person has died. Cases have been reported from the following states: AL (1), AZ (2), CA (6), GA (1), IA (1), IL (7), IN (1), KY (2), LA (1), MA (1), MI (10), MN (1), MO (2), MS (1), NC (1), NE (2), NV (1), NY (2), OH (10), OK (1), OR (1), PA (5), SD (3), TN (2), TX (9), and WI (3)
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Turkey
Our attorneys are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to ground turkey.
The specific pathogen involved in this outbreak is Salmonella Heidelberg, strain JF6X01.0058, a strain unique to this outbreak. This means that anyone who tests positive for this strain of Salmonella Heidelberg is most likely part of this outbreak and should contact our law firm for a free consultation regarding a lawsuit against liable parties. The investigation into the companies responsible for this outbreak is ongoing.
The legal claims in every Salmonella poisoning lawsuit are based on the following theories of recovery:
- Strict liability – Food sold to consumers is not supposed to cause harm under any circumstances.
- Negligence – Sellers of food at every level are supposed to use reasonable care to ensure that the food is not contaminated with Salmonella.
- Breach of warranty – Sellers of food warrant that it is fit to eat. Food contaminated with Salmonella is not fit to eat.
To date, there has not been a ground turkey recall associated with this Salmonella outbreak.
Attorney Fred Pritzker and his team of Salmonella lawyers have won millions for Salmonella food poisoning victims. Contact them for a free case review if you or a family member is a victim of the Salmonella outbreak linked to ground turkey.
States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Jennie-O Turkey Sold at Sam’s Club: Salmonella Outbreak Update from CDC
Our law firm is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Hadar infections linked to Jennie-O turkey burgers sold at Sam’s Club stores. Investigators are using DNA analysis of Salmonella bacteria obtained through diagnostic testing to identify cases of illness that may be part of this outbreak.
CDC is warning consumers that the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar is resistant to many commonly prescribed antibiotics, which can increase the risk of hospitalization or possible treatment failure in infected individuals. States have reported antibiotic resistance of the outbreak strain to several clinically useful drugs including ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate, cephalothin, and tetracycline.
To date, 12 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar have been reported from 10 states: Arizona (1 case), California (1 case), Colorado (1 case), Georgia (1 case), Illinois (1 case), Missouri (1 case), Mississippi (1 case), Ohio (1 case), Washington (1 case), and Wisconsin (3 cases). Three of the Salmonella victims been hospitalized.
The CDC and state and local health investigators have linked this outbreak to eating turkey burgers. Investigators were not able to determine consumption of turkey burgers for all case-patients. However, FSIS determined that at least three of the case-patients in Colorado, Ohio, and Wisconsin specifically reported eating Jennie-O Turkey burgers the week before their illness began. This is statistically significant epidemiological evidence that Jennie-O turkey burgers sold at Sam’s Club are the source of this outbreak.
Testing of samples of Jennie-O ground turkey burgers yielded the “smoking gun,” microbiological evidence that links the Jennie-O turkey burgers to the illnesses in this outbreak. Samples of Jennie-O ground turkey burgers were collected by public health agencies from the homes of case-patients in Colorado and Wisconsin who tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar. Both turkey burger samples were positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Hadar.
For a free consultation about a lawsuit against Jennie-O for pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages and other damages, call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form. We have won millions for Salmonella victims. Contact our Salmonella lawyers about our experience and record of success.
Jenny-O Recall Lawsuit: Outbreak in AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, MS, MO, OH, WA and WI
The Jenny-O recall of over 54,960 pounds of frozen, raw turkey burger products was prompted by an outbreak of Salmonella Hadar that has sickened at least 12 people in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Our Salmonella attorneys are investigating this outbreak. Our national food safety law firm is located in Minnesota, the same state as Jennie-O Store. Our attorneys represent Salmonella victims nationwide. Contact our attorneys for a free consultation.
Jenny-O Recall Information
Jennie-O Turkey Store, a Willmar, Minnesota, establishment, has recalled approximately 54,960 pounds of frozen, raw turkey burger products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Additional raw turkey products may be recalled.
The products subject to recall include:
- 4-pound boxes of Jennie-O Turkey Store® “All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat”. Each box contains 12 1/3-pound individually wrapped burgers.
A use by date of “DEC 23 2011″ and an identifying lot code of “32710″ through “32780″ are inkjetted on the side panel of each box, just above the opening tear strip. Establishment number “P-7760″ is located within the USDA mark of inspection on the front of each box. The products were packaged on Nov. 23, 2010 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
A Salmonella infection is called salmonellosis. Salmonella can cause death or serious complications, including Reiter’s syndrome. We have represented families in Salmonella wrongful death lawsuits and Salmonella victims in personal injury suits involving with mild to serious symptoms and complications.
Jenny-O Recall Lawsuit: Salmonella Victim Compensation and Venue
Compensation for victims of the Jenny-O Salmonella outbreak may include amounts for pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages and other damages. One of the issues in a Salmonella outbreak is in which state to sue Jenny-O. Our law firm is located in Minnesota, the same state where Jenny-O Turkey Store corporate offices are located. This makes Minnesota one of the states in which a Jenny-O recall lawsuit could be filed. Where a lawsuit is filed is called venue. This is extremely important, and our attorneys have years of experience determining which venue is optimum for a Salmonella case.
Our attorneys have won money for food poisoning victims in most states, including but not limited to, Minnesota, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. Contact our team of aggressive Salmonella attorneys for a free consultation.
Hamilton Corner Meat Market Recall
Hamilton Corner Meat Market, located at 1 Hamilton Place, New York, New York, is recalling all packages of in-store ground beef, in-store sliced deli turkey and in-store sliced deli ham sold on September 29, 2010 after the New York State Department of Agriculture found E. coli O157:H7 in samples of the in-store ground beef, in-store sliced deli turkey and in-store sliced deli ham.
The recalled in-store ground beef, in-store sliced deli turkey and in-store sliced deli ham were all sold per order from the meat department and were coded with the date of purchase. The product was sold at retail only from the store’s only location at 1 Hamilton Place, New York, New York.
The contamination was discovered after follow-up sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ food inspectors and subsequent analysis by the New York State Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of As a result of the lab findings, food inspectors today seized and destroyed all non-prepackaged products in the meat case. The store voluntarily closed the deli and meat processing sections of the store.
The New York Department of Agriculture recommends that consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products from this store on September 29, 2010 discard the product or return the product to the place of purchase. DO NOT THROW AWAY OR RETURN ANY PRODUCT UNTIL YOU ARE SURE NO ONE WAS SICKENED BY IT. If you or someone in your family has contracted E. coli, contact an E. coli lawyer to protect your legal rights.
E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
