Archive for August, 2009
Pasha Halal Poultry, doing business as Marcacci Meats, is recalling approximately 128 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Various sizes of plastic-wrapped packages of “MARCACCI MEATS, GROUND BEEF.”
10-pound boxes of “MARCACCI MEATS, GROUND BEEF.”
The ground beef products were packed in foam containers and bear a package code of “8.12.09″ as well as the establishment number “EST. 5913″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The products subject to recall include: [View Label, PDF Only]
These ground beef products were produced on Aug. 12, 2009, and were distributed to a consumer at the wholesale level in the Atlantic City, N.J., area, and packaged for sale to consumers at the retail level in Vineland, N.J.
State public health officials and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are currently investigating two nationwide E. coli outbreaks, the Nestle Cookie Dough E. coli Outbreak and the JBS Swift Beef E. coli Outbreak.
JBS Swift beef was shipped to processors and grocery retailers. The recalled JBS beef may be difficult for consumers to identify since it was sold under multiple labels. Please see JBS Swift E. coli Recall for a partial list of affected products.
If you or a family member has suffered from E. coli food poisoning, and you have a question about your legal rights, you can request a free case evaluation from our firm by clicking on free case evaluation. You may also contact us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
For more than 20 years, the NJ Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg has been committed to obtaining compensation for individuals injured by defective pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and foodborne illnesses. We are currently assisting individuals injured by Hydroxycut, Zicam, and the quinalone antibiotic Levaquin.
August 18th, 2009
The Sterling Pacific Meat Co., a City of Commerce, Calif., is recalling approximately 3,516 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The following beef products are subject to recall:
Fatburger Brand:
Cattleman’s Choice Brand:
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12-pound packages of “6 oz ROUND 80 % LEAN PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES.” Each package bears the identifying case code “13627.”
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12-pound packages of “(3/1) ROUND 80% LEAN PURE GROUND BEEF PATTY.” Each package bears the identifying case code “13582.”
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12-pound packages of “(3/1) ROUND 80% LEAN GROUND BEEF PATTIES.” Each package bears the identifying case code “10457″ and the pack date “05/18/2009.”
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12-pound packages of “GROUND BEEF PATTY (8/1) SLIDER 80% LEAN.” Each package bears the identifying case code “13657″ and the pack date “05/18/2009.”
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12-pound packages of “(4/1) ROUND 85% LEAN PURE GROUND BEEF PATTY.” Each package bears the identifying case code “13575″ and the pack date “05/18/2009.”
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12-pound packages of “PURE GROUND BEEF PATTY 7oz WIDE PATTY 80% LEAN.” Each package bears the identifying case code “13520″ and the pack date “05/18/2009.”
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12-pound packages of “PURE GROUND BEEF PATTY (7/1) ROUND PATTY 80% LEAN.” Each package bears the identifying case code “13577″ and the pack date “05/18/2009.”
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11.80-pound packages of “PURE GROUND BEEF PATTIES 7 oz ROUND 80% LEAN.” Each package bears the identifying case code “13520″ or “13561″ and the pack date “05/18/2009.”
According to the USDA, the recalled beef products bear the establishment number “EST. 550″ within the USDA Mark of Inspection and advise “KEEP REFRIGERATED” and/or “KEEP FROZEN.” The ground beef products were produced on May 18, 2009, and were distributed at the wholesale level to food service companies, who further distributed the product to restaurants in California and Arizona.
For additional packaging information see View Labels.
To learn more about E. coli food poisoning symptoms and complications, please visit our additional website dedicated to food safety and food litigation, food poisoning.com.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks nationwide, and we are ready to help you. If you have been injured as a result of E. coli food poisoning and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or click Free Legal Case Evaluation.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg is dedicated to representing those injured by defective food and drug products. We believe that the best was for consumers to stay safe, is to stay informed and know your rights. For recent food recall and drug safety information, please see Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia, Levaquine Tendon Rupture and Listeria Sprout Recall, or visit FDA/USDA Recalls.
August 14th, 2009
The CDC has issued an updated report on the Nestle recall. It states that there are presently 70 persons who have been confirmed as being infected with E. coli O157:H7 after eating Nestle Toll House cookie dough. Although a cookie dough sample collected from the Danville production site was found to be contaminated with E. coli, it did not match the outbreak strain. However, this confirms that the cookie dough did indeed contain fecal contaminants.
A spokesperson from the FDA stated there may not be a definitive answer as to how the products became contaminated. Meanwhile, the CDC, the state health departments, and federal regulatory partners are working together in on ongoing investigation.
As for the new cookie dough products to be issued this month, the Nestle website states,
New Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products, which are expected to be back on shelves in mid-August, will be easily identifiable. Shipping cartons will be printed in Nestlé blue to differentiate the new product for retailers, while consumers will be directed to look for a special “New Batch” burst on the packaging. Packaging for the “New Batch” will also include a reminder to consumers to not consume raw cookie dough, and to use safe food handling procedures.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg would like to remind consumers that the best way to stay healthy is to follow safe food handling, preparation, and storage practices and above all, stay informed. Please visit our additional website www.foodpoisoning.com and check the CDC or FDA USDA Recall website for current food and drug recall information.
For further information please see Nestle cookie dough E. coli outbreak and the JBS Swift beef E. coli outbreak regarding the latest E. coli outbreaks nationwide. If you have been injured as a result of E. coli food poisoning, and you have a question concerning you legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or click Free Legal Case Evaluation.
You may also wish to visit Levaquin Tendon Injury Lawsuit, Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia, and Zicam Lawsuits for additional information regarding drug recalls.
August 13th, 2009
