Archive for August, 2007
There has been one death associated with the July E. coli outbreak at Little Rosie’s Taqueria in Huntsville, Alabama. The young, elderly, and immuno-compromised are at greatest risk for serious and life-threatening complications as a result of E. coli food poisoning.
A 48-year-old woman, whose name has not yet been released by the Alabama state health department, died on August 29 after spending several weeks in the hospital on dialysis. She had tested positive for the E. coli strain traced back to shredded lettuce served at Little Rosie’s from June 27 through June 30.
A 69-year-old woman from Huntsville is the only outbreak victim who is still hospitalized. In all, 18 people were infected with E. coli bacteria linked with the Mexican restaurant.
Symptoms of E.coli infection include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Complications of E. coli infection may include Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a serious medical condition that occurs in about 2%-7% of cases. HUS is characterized by destruction of red blood cells, damage to the lining of blood vessel walls, and in severe cases, kidney failure. Blood transfusions and kidney dialysis are often required.
For more information about E. coli food poisoning, visit the following pages of this blog: About E. coli and Common Symptoms and Complications. Additional information about the Little Rosie’s outbreak can be found in the “Food Poisoning Outbreaks and Recall News” section of this blog. Articles begin on July 9, 2007. You can also visit www.foodpoisoning.com for more information about E. coli and other foodborne pathogens. To learn more about the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg, the sponsor of both sites, visit E. coli Food Poisoning Lawyer.
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August 30th, 2007
Last week, the number of individuals infected with E. coli in Eagle County, Colorado, reached eight, according to Jill Hunsaker, county public health manager.
Health officials consider the two recently identified cases to be part of an outbreak that dates back to July.
The source of the outbreak has not been identified, but county public health coordinator Anne Robinson said that Eagle Pool is a suspected source. She also noted that three childcare facilities were being investigated since E. coli-infected children had continued to frequent the centers.
“At this point none of the cases are in a serious state,” Robinson said.
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.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by E. coli, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact us toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. Visit the pages of this blog and the website www.foodpoisoning.com for more information about E. coli and other food- and waterborne pathogens.
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August 27th, 2007
In the last week, there have been five confirmed cases and two presumed cases of E. coli infection in children under five years old, according to the Eagle County Environmental Health Department. With one child hospitalized, the health department is investigating swimming pools and childcare centers as possible sources of the food- or waterborne bacteria.
“We work with the state health department, and begin investigating, begin calling the families and asking them questions,” said Jill Hunsaker, public health manager for Eagle County.
Hunsaker also noted that there have been no new cases of E. coli infection reported since last Friday.
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, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact us toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. For more information about E. coli food poisoning, visit the following pages of this blog: “About E. coli” and “Common Symptoms and Complications.”
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August 21st, 2007
Two confirmed cases of E. coli food poisoning in Madison County in August are not connected with the July outbreak linked to Little Rosie’s Taqueria in Huntsville, Alabama, according to Madison County assistant public health officer Dr. Debra Williams.
Dr. Williams also noted that these two cases are under investigation by the Alabama Department of Public Health. “Everybody’s fine,” she said about the two victims.
Although Dr. Williams did not comment on the source of the E. coli infection, she said that the county department may see a couple of cases every few months.
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 food poisoning, visit the pages of this blog: E. coli food poisoning and E. coli Common Symptoms and Complications.
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August 20th, 2007
Three presumed cases of E. coli food poisoning are under investigation by Glynn County health officials, with one case already confirmed. So far, a connection among the cases has not been discovered.
The confirmed case is a 68-year-old Brunswick man who was hospitalized in early August. Much of his large intestine has been removed, and his kidneys have failed. The man’s daughter, Delaney La Rosa, has said that her father is on life support.
Initial symptoms of E.coli food poisoning infection include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Symptoms generally resolve in 5-10 days, but serious complications may ensue. Children and the elderly are at greatest risk of developing complications.
Complications of E. coli infection may include Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a serious medical condition characterized by destruction of red blood cells, damage to the lining of blood vessel walls, and in severe cases, kidney failure.
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 food poisoning, visit the following pages of this blog: E. coli foodpoisoning and E. coli Symptoms and Complications. Also visit 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.
August 13th, 2007