Archive for June, 2009
The FDA announced that it has confirmed the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in Nestlé TOLL HOUSE refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough bar. The product has a day code of 9041 and a “Best before 10 JUN 2009″ notation. A list of all products recalled to date can be found by clicking Cookie Dough Recall.
The CDC has provided the following advice to consumers:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7. If consumers have any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough products in their home they should throw them away. Cooking the dough is not recommended because consumers might get the bacteria on their hands and on other cooking surfaces.
To learn more about E. coli food poisoning, please see About E. coli and E. coli Symptoms.
If you are experiencing E. coli food poisoning symptoms or have a health related question, contact your healthcare professional. He or she can order a stool culture which can confirm E. coli infection.
If you are diagnosed with E. coli, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, please submit a Free Legal Case Evaluation or call the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
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June 30th, 2009
After recalling 41,280 pounds of beef products because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, JBS Swift Beef Company, Greely, CO, has expanded its recall to include 380,000 pounds of beef.
The recalled beef has been linked to 18 reported illnesses in 13 states. The product was shipped to distributors and retailers, and the complete recall list can be viewed at www.recall.gov. The list however is of little benefit to consumers, since retailers would have repackaged and labeled the potentially contaminated beef.
Consumers are reminded that E. coli O157:H7 food poisoning can be fatal. Symptoms of infection may include severe abdominal cramps, fever, and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Severe infections can cause kidney failure. The very young, elderly, and immunocompromised are at greatest risk for experiencing complications due to E. coli infection.
If you are experiencing E. coli food poisoning symptoms or have a health related question, contact your healthcare professional. He or she can order a stool culture which can confirm E. coli infection.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks nationwide. We are ready to help you. If you are diagnosed with E. coli, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, please submit a Free Legal Case Evaluation or call the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
June 30th, 2009
On June 22, 2009, International Meat Co., Inc., Chicago, IL, recalled 6,152 pounds of ground beef products because the products may be contaminated with the foodborne pathogen E. coli O157:H7. The products were manufactured from June 17 - June 19, 2009, and then shipped to both distributors and restaurants.
The following products are subject to the recall:
5-pound, plastic lined boxes of “International Meat Co., PURVEYOR OF FINE MEATS TO HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, BEEF PATTIES.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”
5- and 10-pound bags of bulk “International Meat Co., BEEF PATTIE MIX.” Each bag bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”
10-pound bags of “International Meat Co., GROUND BEEF.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”
10-pound bags of “Packed For, Purely Gourmet & Organic, Ground Beef.” Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 22080″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and identifying package codes of “061709,” “061809″ or “061909.”
E. coli O157:H7 food poisoning can be fatal. Symptoms may include severe abdominal cramps, fever, and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Severe infections can cause a life threatening syndrome known as HUS. The very young, elderly, and immunocompromised are at greatest risk for experiencing complications due to E. coli infection.
To learn more about E. coli food poisoning symptoms and complications, please visit our additional website dedicated to food safety and food litigation, www.foodpoisoning.com.
If you are experiencing E. coli food poisoning symptoms or have a health related question, contact your healthcare professional. He or she can order a stool culture which can confirm E. coli infection.
If you are diagnosed with E. coli, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, please submit a Free Legal Case Evaluation or call the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
Stay safe by keeping youself informed. Please click E. coli Nestle Lawsuit and Hamburger E coli Outbreak Lawyer for more information regarding recent E. coli outbreaks.
June 30th, 2009
Colorado public health officials are warning residents not to eat raw Nestle Toll House cookie dough because of possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
The Colorado State Health Department, CDC, and other state health departments are investigating 66 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections in 28 states. While the investigation is ongoing, preliminary data suggest that Nestle Toll House cookie dough may be the source of this latest E. coli outbreak.
Colorado health officials reported that of the four people interviewed so far, all had eaten raw cookie dough during the week leading up to their illnesses.
Five E. coli cases have been reported in the following counties: Denver, Douglas (2), Jefferson, and Weld. Two of those sickened have been hospitalized, including one individual who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe complication of E. coli O157:H7 infection.
E. coli O157:H7 infections can be fatal. Symptoms of infection may include severe abdominal cramps, fever, and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Severe infections can cause kidney failure. The very young, elderly, and immunocompromised are at greatest risk for experiencing complications due to E. coli infection. To learn more, please visit out additional website dedicated to food safety and food litigation, www.foodpoisoning.com.
If you are experiencing E. coli food poisoning symptoms, or have a health related question contact your healthcare professional. He or she can order a stool culture which can confirm E. coli infection. Let your doctor know that you consumed the suspect cookie dough.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks nationwide. If you are diagnosed with E. coli, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, please submit a Free Legal Case Evaluation or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
June 19th, 2009
Snow Creek Meat Processing, Seneca, South Carolina, is recalling approximately 75 pounds of fresh beef trim products because the beef may be contaminated with the foodborne pathogen E. coli O157:H7.
The following beef products are subject to the recall:
Various sizes of Cryovac bags of “BEEF TRIMMINGS, BEEF ITEM” packed in boxes. Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 20478″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and a “Sell By” date of “06/02/09.”
The recall beef trim products were produced on June 2, 2009, and distributed to retail establishments in North Carolina and South Carolina for further processing.
E. coli O157:H7 food poisoning can be fatal. Symptoms of infection may include severe abdominal cramps, fever, and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Severe infections can cause kidney failure. The very young, elderly, and immunocompromised are at greatest risk for experiencing complications due to E. coli infection.
If you are experiencing E. coli food poisoning symptoms or have a health related question, contact your healthcare professional. He or she can order a stool culture which can confirm E. coli infection.
If you are diagnosed with E. coli, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, please submit a Free Legal Case Evaluation or call the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
Unfortunately, food recalls and food poisoning outbreaks are an all too common occurrence. Please see E. coli Recall Lawyer, Salmonella Lawyer, and Listeria Lawsuit for recent recall and outbreak information. You may also wish to visit our additional website dedicated to food safety and food litigation by clicking on Food Poisoning.
June 11th, 2009
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The FDA announced that it has confirmed the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in Nestlé TOLL HOUSE refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough bar. The product has a day code of 9041 and a “Best before 10 JUN 2009″ notation. A list of all products recalled to date can be found by clicking Cookie Dough Recall. 
