New Law Blogs

Vermont Hamburger Recall Prompted by E. coli Outbreak

By Pritzker | Ruohonen

Vermont Livestock, Slaughter and Processing Co., LLC, a Ferrisburg, Vermont firm, has recalled approximately 2,758 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with O157:H7www.pritzkerlaw.com/escherichia-coli-O157/. Vermont health officials have confirmed 10 cases of E. coli in Vermont associated with consumption of the recalled ground beef (hamburger). The 10 people sickened ate the ground beef at certain Vermont restaurants.

These recalled hamburger was produced on Sept. 5, 8, 12, 19 and 22 and delivered to distribution centers. It was intended for restaurants and institutions in Vermont and Plattsburgh, New York; it was not intended to be available for direct retail purchase.

The possible E. coli contamination was discovered through a joint epidemiological investigation by FSIS and the Vermont Department of Health.
 

Full post as published by Food Poisoning Law Blog on October 17, 2008 (boomark / email).