Archive for September, 2007
Floyd County Health Officials have stated that the number of Galena Elementary Students with confirmed cases of E. coli infection has increased to six. E. coli also is suspected in the illness of two additional students.
Charlotte Bass, administrator of the Floyd County Health Department, said that health workers are trying to pinpoint the source of the outbreak. The county health department will work with the Indiana State Department of Health and Galena Elementary School in their investigation.
Last Friday the school received information that several students were sick and had been taken to the hospital. Most of the sick students are in Kindergarten and first grade.
A suspected case of E. coli food poisoning has also surfaced at Shepherd of the Hills Preschool in Georgetown. But the sick child is a sibling of a Galena student, according to the preschool’s director.
Symptoms of E coli infection include bloody or non-bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Symptoms usually appear from 2-10 days (average of 3-4 days) after exposure. Most infections will resolve on their own, and adequate fluid replacement is important to prevent dehydration. Rarely, a serious condition known as hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, can develop from some E. coli infections. This condition can cause kidney failure, and hospitalization is required.
E. coli infection can occur from eating contaminated foods, including improperly cooked ground beef, unwashed fruits and vegetables, unpasteurized dairy products or cider, as well as contaminated water. Infection can also occur from contact with animals and contact with others who have E. coli infection.
If you or a loved one has been a victim of E. coli food poisoning and you would like to learn more about your legal rights, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact the Law Offices of Eric H. Weinberg toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. For more information about E. coli food poisoning, please visit the following web pages sponsored by Eric H. Weinberg: About E. coli, E. coli Food Poisoning, Symptoms and Complications. Visit Food Poisoning Lawyer for information about the firm.
September 25th, 2007
Six confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 have been linked with the El Rancherito restaurant located on I-57 and I-70 in Effingham, according to the Effingham County Health Department.
The health department is investigating the outbreak. The food poisoning victims ate at El Rancherito between September 11 and 13 and became ill between September 14 and 17.
According to the health department, El Rancherito is cooperating with the investigation. The restaurant has been closed since last Thursday.
Symptoms of E. coli food poisoning may include abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody, and can lead to dehydration. Fever may or may not be present. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Symptoms usually resolve in 5-10 days.
For more information about E. coli food poisoning, please visit About E. coli and Symptoms and Complications. Visit the website www.foodpoisoning.com for additional information about E. coli.
If you or a loved one has 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 on free case evaluation to submit your questions. To learn more about the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg, which represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks throughout the country, please visit Food Poisoning Lawyer.
To read about current E. coli outbreak news see Hoosier State Outbreak and Hamburger Recall
September 24th, 2007
Piggly Wiggly is recalling ground beef after two cases of E. coli food poisoning. The E. coli contaminated beef was sold in July and August at Monroe and Sister Bay Wisconsin Piggly Wiggly Markets. Although the product is no longer for sale, consumers may have the it stored in their freezers.
The recalled brands are Piggly Wiggly’s “Ground Chuck” and “Certified Angus Beef Ground Round 85% Lean,” with sell-by dates of July 15 through August 5, 2007. Both products came from the warehouse of Piggly Wiggle’s parent company, Fresh Brands.
Consumers have been advised to contact their doctor and county health department if they have eaten the beef and are experiencing symptoms of E. coli food poisoning, which may include abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Fever may or may not be present. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Symptoms usually resolve in 5-10 days.
For more information about E. coli food poisoning, please visit E. coli Food Poisoning and Symptoms. You can also visit our website at www.foodpoisoning.com, where information is available about E. coli, Foodborne Illness Outbreaks and Symptoms and Complications.
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 on free case evaluation to submit your questions. To learn more about the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg, please visit E. coli Lawyer.
September 20th, 2007
Dole Food Co. voluntarily recalled its Hearts Delight salad mix on Monday, after a sample taken from a store in Canada tested positive for E. coli.
According to company officials, there have been no reports of illness.
The recalled packages of Dole’s Hearts Delight salad mix were sold in the United States and Canada. The product bears a “best if used by” date of September 19, 2007, and a production code of “A24924A” or “A24924B.”
The product was sold in Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces in Canada, and in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, starting on or around September 8. It may have been distributed in other U.S. states.
The lettuce hearts contained in the bagged salad were grown in California, Colorado, and Ohio, and later processed and packaged at Dole’s plant in Ohio.
This latest recall of leafy greens due to E. coli contamination marks the one-year anniversary of the E. coli spinach outbreak that caused the death of three people and sickened hundreds in the United States.
Symptoms of E. coli food poisoning may include abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody, and can lead to dehydration. Fever may or may not be present. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Symptoms usually resolve in 5-10 days.
For more information about E. coli food poisoning, please visit the following pages of this blog: About E. coli and E. coli Symptoms. You can also visit our website www.foodpoisoning.com, where information is available about E. coli, Foodborne Illness Outbreaks and Symptoms and Complications.
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 on free case evaluation to submit your questions. To learn more about the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg, please visit Food Poisoning Lawyer.
September 18th, 2007
According to WBKO Television 13 of Bowling Green, Kentucky, two Auburn Elementary School students remain hospitalized with an E. coli infection. Both of the children are reported to be in stable condition.
Doctor Srihari Sashadri of the Barren River District Health Department advises parents that, “The key thing is to monitor for any of the symptoms, like fever, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. If they have any of these symptoms, we ask them to follow-up with their healthcare provider.”
Health department officials also stress that parents should make sure their children wash their hands with soap and water to help avoid illness.
The cause of the outbreak has not yet been determined; however areas used by the students have been disinfected.
For more food safety information, please see Food Safety and Foodborne Pathogens at our site www.foodpoisoning.com. To learn more about E. coli food poisoning and its symptoms, please see About E. coli and E. coli Symptoms.
The Law Firm of Eric Weinberg currently represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks throughout the country. 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. Please visit Food and Drug Lawyer to learn more about the Law Firm of Eric Weinberg.
September 16th, 2007
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