A food poisoning lawsuit was filed last week by a Michigan State University student who became sick after eating iceberg lettuce contaminated with E.coli bacteria last month. At least 36 other people in Michigan have also been sickened by the lettuce which originated in California. Continued
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Frozen Beef Trim Recall: E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
Approximately 27,000 pounds of frozen beef trim have been recalled by three companies in the United States due to a risk that the meat may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7, which could cause severe food poisoning. Continued
Oklahoma Food Poisoning Lawsuits Likely Following E. Coli Outbreak
Over 200 people have suffered food poisoning as a result of a recent Oklahoma E. coli outbreak after eating at one restaurant, and a number of these people have consulted with food poisoning attorneys about filing a lawsuit to seek compensation for their injuries. Continued
Country Cottage E. Coli Outbreak in Oklahoma Sickens Over 200, Kills 1
According to state health officials, an E.coli outbreak stemming from a restaurant in northeastern Oklahoma, has caused more than 200 people to suffer food poisoning, and has been linked to at least one death. Continued
Whole Foods Ground Beef Recall: Risk of E. Coli
On August 8, 2008, Whole Foods Market announced a multi-state recall of fresh ground beef sold at its stores throughout the United States. The ground beef recall was issued as a result of concerns that that meats purchased at the supermarket could be contaminated by E. coli O157:H7 bacteria Continued
Boy Scout Food Poisoning Outbreak Leads to Frozen Ground Beef Recall
Over 150,000 pounds of frozen ground beef were recalled this week in a Class I recall after it was discovered that the product might be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which has been linked to a food poisoning outbreak at a Virginia Boy Scout camp. Continued
E Coli Lawsuits
E Coli food poisoning, which is usually caused by E. Coli O157:H7, can result from negligence during the manufacturing or preparation of food products. Common sources of infection have included ground beef, unpasteurized milk, raw fruits and vegatables and under cooked meat. Continued
Kroger Beef Recall Expanded as Food Poisoning Lawsuits Filed
One week after issuing a recall for ground beef sold in two states, Krogers announced today that they are expanding the recall to include any ground beef sold at stores in more than 20 states. At least two lawsuits have already been filed against the national grocer by individuals who suffered severe food poisoning caused by E. coli, and dozens of other cases have been reported among individuals who ate contaminated meat. Continued
Morreale Meat Beef Recall: Risk of E. coli Food Poisoning
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a beef recall for certain products manufactured by JSM Meat Holdings Company, Inc. The “MORREALE MEAT” beef products could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which is a strain of bacteria commonly associated with food poisoning. Continued
