November 2, 2009: Update to Fairbank Farms Recall

The Ashville, New York company has posted the information found below on their website.

“Fairbank Farms issued a voluntary recall for approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef on October 31. The product, which was produced between Sept. 14 through Sept. 16, 2009, is possibly linked to E.coli O157:H7.

While the recall was for distribution centers in eight states, Fairbank Farms has learned that some of its customers may have redistributed potentially affected ground beef into other states.

Fairbank Farms says that any customers from northeastern or mid-Atlantic states, who have identified recalled ground beef products (refer to the specifically labeled list below), should remove the product from their freezers and return it to their stores for full reimbursement. Retail outlets include:  ACME, BJ’s, Ford Brothers, Giant Food Stores, Price Chopper, Shaw’s, and Trader Joe’s.

Other local grocers, not included on the list, may also be recalling ground beef products. For additional assurance, Fairbank Farms recommends that consumers check with their retailers at store level.

The recalled products are past their expiration date by 23 to 32 days. This means they are no longer being sold as fresh product in supermarkets.”

Images of the labels producted by the company can be seen here: Labels 1 and Labels 2.

The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks nationwide, including Peanut Butter Corporation of America, Banquet Pot Pie, Veggie Booty, Arby’s, and Peter Pan outbreaks. We are ready to help you.  If you have been injured as a result of 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. 

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Add comment November 12th, 2009

October 31, 2009: Fairbanks Farms Beef Products Linked To E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Approximately 545,699 pounds of ground beef products have the potential for being contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.  Fairbanks Farms, located in Ashville, NY, has recalled the products after illnesses were reported to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The information below was posted by the FSIS on their Recalls webpage regarding the recall.

Trader Joes

• 1-pound packages of “TRADER JOE’S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF 85/15.”
• 1-pound packages of “TRADER JOE’S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF 80/20.” NOTE: The sell-by dates for the above two products may be October 6 or 7, 2009.
• 1-pound trays of “TRADER JOE’S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF PATTIES 96/4 EXTRA LEAN.”
• 1-pound trays of “TRADER JOE’S BUTCHER SHOP FINE QUALITY MEATS GROUND BEEF PATTIES 85/15.”

Price Chopper

• 1 and 2.5-pound trays of “PRICE CHOPPER MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX.”
• 1-pound trays of “PRICE CHOPPER EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF 96/4.”
• 1-pound trays of “PRICE CHOPPER FRESH GROUND BEEF CHUCK FOR CHILI 80% LEAN 20% FAT.”

Lancaster and Wild Harvest

• 1-pound trays of “LANCASTER BRAND 96/4 EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF.”
• 1- and 2-pound trays of “LANCASTER BRAND 90/10 GROUND BEEF.”
• 1-pound trays of “WILD HARVEST NATURAL 85/15 ANGUS GROUND BEEF.”

Shaw’s

• 1- and 2-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND BEEF 93/7.”
• 1-, 2- and 3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND BEEF 80/20.”
• 1- and 3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND BEEF 75/25.”
• 1.3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND SIRLOIN BEEF PATTIES 90/10.
• 1.3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND ROUND BEEF PATTIES 85/15.”
• 1.3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND BEEF PATTIES 80/20.”
• 3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND BEEF PATTIES FAMILY PACK 80/20.”
• 1-pound trays of “SHAW’S ANGUS GROUND BEEF 85/15.”
• 1-, 2- and 3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND ROUND BEEF 85/15.”
• 1-pound trays of “SHAW’S 90% NATURAL GROUND BEEF.”
• 1-pound trays of “SHAW’S 85% NATURAL GROUND BEEF.”
• 1-, 2- and 3-pound trays of “SHAW’S FRESH GROUND SIRLOIN 90/10.”
• 1-pound trays of “MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX.”

BJ’s

• 5-pound trays of “FRESH GROUND BEEF, CONTAINS 15 % FAT” patties.
• 3- and 5-pound trays of “LEAN GROUND BEEF, CONTAINS 7% FAT.”
• 2.5-pound trays of “MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX.”

Ford Brothers

• 3-pound trays of “FRESH GROUND BEEF, CONTAINS 20% FAT” patties.

Giant               SEE EXPANDED LIST HERE

• 1-pound trays of “GIANT EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF 96/4.”
• 1-pound trays of “GIANT MEATLOAF & MEATBALL MIX.”
• 1-pound trays of “GIANT NATURE’S PROMISE GROUND BEEF.”
• 1-pound trays of “GIANT NATURE’S PROMISE GROUND BEEF PATTIES.”

The products subject to recall include: [View Labels, PDF Only]

Each package bears the establishment number “EST. 492″ inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the nutrition label. These products were packaged on September 15 and 16, 2009, and may have been labeled at the retail stores with a sell-by date from September 19 through 28, 2009, unless otherwise noted above. Consumers should ask at their point of purchase if the products they have are subject to recall. The products were sent to distribution centers, intended for further distribution to retail establishments in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on FSIS’ Web site at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/ Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp.

Products for further processing:

• Cases of 10-pound “FAIRBANK FARMS FRESH GROUND BEEF CHUBS.”

Each case bears the establishment number “EST. 492″ inside the USDA mark of inspection; has package dates of “09.14.09,” “09.15.09,” or “09.16.09;” and sell-by dates of “10.3.09,” “10.4.09,” or “10.5.09. These products were distributed to retail establishments in Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia for further processing. However, these products at retail will likely not bear the package dates and sell-by dates listed above. Customers with concerns should contact their point of purchase.

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.  Some of these outbreaks include Peanut Butter Corporation of America, Banquet Pot Pie, Veggie Booty, Arby’s, and Peter Pan outbreaks.

If you have been injured as a result of Salmonella 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.

Add comment November 1st, 2009

October 26, 2009: Update to Rhode Island Middle School Outbreak

A possible source of the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak at the Lincoln Middle School has been announced by the FSIS.  The company that is under investigation is Crocetti’s Oakdale Packing Co., doing business as South Shore Meats, Inc., which is located in Brockton, MA.  Approximately 1,039 pounds of beef has been recalled after testing of the meat was made by the Massachusetts Department of Health.

The beef that has been recalled was announced by the FSIS.  Images of the product labels can be seen here:  Labels.

• 10-pound boxes containing 40, 4-ounce packages of “Beef Sirloin Patties.”
• 7.5-pound boxes containing 12, 10-ounce packages of “Beef Teres Major Steaks Seasoned.”
• Boxes of 24, 5-ounce packages of “BEEF BUTT STEAKS, (Filet Style).”
• 9-pound boxes containing 12, 12-ounce packages of “BEEF BUTT STEAK, Center Cut, (sirloin style).”
• 9-pound boxes containing 12, 12-ounce packages of “BEEF BUTT STEAK, Center Cut, (filet style).”
• 6.75-pound boxes containing 12, 9-ounce packages of “BEEF BUTT STEAK, Center Cut, (sirloin style).”
• Boxes of 16, 10-ounce packages of “Beef Top Butt Steaks Sirloin Style.”
• Boxes of 20, 8-ounce packages of “Beef Butt Steaks Club Style.”
• Boxes of 26, 6-ounce packages of “Beef Top Butt Steaks Sirloin Style.”
• Boxes of 12, 10-ounce packages of “BEEF BUTT STEAKS, (Filet Style).”
• 6-pound boxes containing 16, 6-ounce packages of “Beef Filet Of Sirloin, Executive Cut.”
• Boxes of 12, 8-ounce packages of “BEEF BUTT STEAKS, (Filet Style).”

Each box bears the establishment number “EST. 6336″ inside the USDA mark of inspection and may also bear a date code of “281.” The beef products were produced on October 8, 2009, and were distributed to wholesale distributors and institutions in Massachusetts.

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.

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Add comment October 28th, 2009

October 21, 2009: Rhode Island Middle School Reports E. coli Outbreak

At least 15 students from Lincoln Middle School have been sickened after taking a field trip.  A camp, located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, was the site where the illnesses originated.  All of those affected reported having diarrhea.  This comes after eating the food served at the camp between October 13 and October 16, 2009.  Of the 15 students, two have test positive for E. coli O157:H7.

To learn more about E. coli food poisoning symptoms and complications, please visit our additional website dedicated to food safety and food litigation, foodpoisoning.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 Iberia Food Poisoning Outbreak, Reglan Tardive Dyskinesia, Levaquine Tendon Rupture and Zicam Injury Lawyers, or visit FDA/USDA Recalls.

Add comment October 22nd, 2009

October 13, 2009: San Diego Meat Company Issues Voluntary Recall

The San Diego Meat Company has stated that approximately 925 pounds of ground beef are being recalled due to the possibility of being contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The news came about after the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) conducted routine microbiological testing of hamburgers samples.

Information regarding the recalled products is listed below.

• 15-pound cases of “SAN DIEGO MEAT, GROUND BEEF PATTIES
• 10-pound bags of “SAN DIEGO MEAT, BULK GROUND BEEF

The above products were produced October 7, 2009 through October 9, 2009 and October 12, 2009 and were distributed to restaurants and two caterers in the San Diego County area.

Each case and bag bears establishment number “EST. 4116″ inside the USDA marks of inspection and “Safe Handling Instructions” on the back. The front of each package advises “KEEP REFRIGERATED.”

For additional information regarding symptoms E. coli O157:H7 please see Symptoms.

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 Food Poisoning website for additional food safety information and recalls. In addition, 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 Recall Injury and the JBS Swift Beef Injury Lawyers 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.

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Add comment October 13th, 2009