Personal Injury Law

63 E. coli O157:H7 Illnesses in 26 States Linked to Nestle's Toll House Cookies?

By Bill Marler, Esq.

Over the last few weeks we have been investigating E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in several states.  All seemed unconnected.  However, common food items were uncooked Nestles Toll House Cookie Dough, Strawberries, Fruit Roll-ups and Ground Beef.  The vast majority reported eating Toll House Cookies.

We now have reports that federal, state and local health officials are investigating a cluster of at least 63 cases of E. coli O157:H7 in 26 states. Reports indicate the ill people's E. coli O157:H7 isolates share a common genetic pattern and likely a common source.

Full post as published by Marler Blog on June 18, 2009 (boomark / email).