Archive for June, 2007
Two children from the central Vermont communities of Randolph and Barre Town are being treated in separate Boston hospitals for kidney failure, resulting as a complication of E. coli infections. Presently, health officials believe that the cases are unrelated.
As reported by David Delcore in the Times Argus, the five-year-old Barre Town girl and the three-year-old Randolph girl are on dialysis after being diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS. HUS is a rare but life-threatening complication of E. coli infection, characterized by kidney failure and destruction of red blood cells. HUS is most commonly associated with a specific strain of E. coli, known as O157:H7. Children and the elderly are the most susceptible to complications resulting from an E. coli infection.
According to Vermont State Epidemiologist Patricia Tassler, the severity of the two cases reported this month is unusual, and that preliminary investigations have not pinpointed the source of what appears to be two unrelated infections.
E. coli is most often associated with eating undercooked, contaminated ground beef. Since E. coli can be found in the intestines of healthy cattle, meat can become contaminated during slaughter. Other sources of infection include the consumption of non-pasteurized milk and juice, sprouts, leafy greens such as lettuce and spinach, and salami; swimming in sewage-contaminated lakes and pools; or drinking inadequately chlorinated water.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States. If you or a loved one have been harmed by E. coli food poisoning, and you have a question about your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274 for a free case evaluation, or click free case evaluation to submit your question. For more information about E. coli, visit the pages of this blog, or the website www.foodpoisoning.com.
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June 26th, 2007
Health Officials recently learned that a goat had been slaughtered in the kitchen of Captain’s Galley, the China Grove, NC, seafood restaurant that has been linked to a deadly E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. The restaurant was closed on Monday.
Twenty-one people became ill after eating at the Captain’s Galley, and last week, 86 year-old Faye Sides died of complications related to E. coli infection. Based on interviews with employees, health officials believe that the goat was slaughtered in the restaurant kitchen some time between May 11 and May 20.
Slaughtering, or bringing a live farm animal into a restaurant kitchen, posses a most serious health threat in that E. coli, a type of bacteria found in the intestines of healthy farm animals, could potentially contaminate food, or work surfaces and utensils. Restaurant workers practicing poor hand washing habits could also pass E. coli to unsuspecting restaurant patrons.
According to Rowan County Health Director Leonard Wood, restaurant patrons became ill between May 26 and June 3. The E. coli outbreak was announced by health officials on June 7. To date there has been a total of eight confirmed cases and 13 suspected cases.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks in North Carolina and throughout the United States. If you or a loved one have been harmed by E. coli food poisoning, and you have a question about your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274 for a free case evaluation, or click free case evaluation to submit your question. For more information about E. coli, visit the pages of this blog, or our website www.foodpoisoning.com.
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June 18th, 2007
United Food of California has expanded its recall of fresh and frozen ground beef to include 5.7 million pounds of the product that may be contaminated with E. coli. The initial recall on June 3, which concerned 75,000 pounds of beef, was expanded on June 6 to include 370,000 pounds.
The beef subject to recall was produced between April 6 and April 20, and had “sell by” dates ranging from April 29 to May 6. The meat is no longer on store shelves, but may be in consumer’s freezers.
So far, there have been 14 cases of individuals experiencing E. coli food poisoning linked with the ground beef. Reported cases appeared in California, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.
The ground beef was distributed through a number of food markets, including Albertson’s, Basha’s, Grocery Outlet, Fry’s, “R” Ranch Markets, Save-A-Lot, Save-Mart, Scolari’s, Wholesale Markets, Smart and Final, Smith’s, Stater Bros., and Superior Warehouse.
The brand names the meat appeared under include Moran’s All Natural, Miller Meat Company, Stater Bros., Inter-American Products, and Basha’s. All of the products showed the same establishment number, located within the USDA mark of inspection: “EST. 1241.”
Initial symptoms of infection by E.coli O157:H7, the strain suspected in this case, include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. There is usually little or no fever. Symptoms generally resolve in 5-10 days, but serious complications may ensue. Children and the elderly are at greatest risk of developing complications.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of multiple food poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States. If you or a loved one has been harmed by E. coli food poisoning, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact us toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. For more information about E. coli, visit the pages of this blog, or out website www.foodpoisoning.com.
To learn more about the personal injury law practice of Eric H. Weinberg, please see Food Poisoning Lawyer, or E. coli Lawyer.
June 10th, 2007
Over 40,000 pounds of packaged ground beef produced by Tyson Fresh Meats in Sherman, Texas, have been recalled as a result of possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. The beef had been shipped to Wal-Mart stores in 12 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
So far, no cases of E. coli food poisoning linked with the ground beef have been reported. The voluntary recall was announced after Tyson found evidence of the bacteria during inspection of product samples. The company noted that this recall is not connected with the recall of almost 6 million pounds of ground beef from the California-based United Food.
The Tyson ground beef was to be sold in pre-packaged trays. The establishment code on each product was “EST 244S,” and the products showed a “sell by” date of June 13, 2007.
Initial symptoms of E.coli O157:H7 infection include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. There is usually little or no fever. Symptoms generally resolve in 5-10 days, but serious complications may ensue. Children and the elderly are at greatest risk of developing complications.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of multiple food poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States. If you or a loved one has been harmed by E. coli food poisoning, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact us toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. For more information about E. coli, visit the pages of this blog and the website www.foodpoisoning.com.
To learn more about the personal injury law practice of Eric H. Weinberg, please see Food Poisoning Lawyer, or E. coli Lawyer.
June 10th, 2007
Over a dozen cases of E. coli food poisoning appear to be linked to the Captain’s Galley Seafood Restaurant in China Grove, North Carolina. Diners who became ill ate at the restaurant from May 26 to May 29. Four of the cases have been confirmed as resulting from E. coli.
The Rowan Health Department is investigating the cause of the outbreak, but has not as yet found its source. The restaurant remains open.
Initial symptoms of E.coli infection include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. There is usually little or no fever. Symptoms generally resolve in 5-10 days, but serious complications may ensue. Children and the elderly are at greatest risk of developing complications.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of multiple food poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States. If you or a loved one has been harmed by E. coli food poisoning, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact us toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. For more information about E. coli, visit the pages of this blog and the website www.foodpoisoning.com.
June 8th, 2007
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