Personal Injury Law

FDA and CDC - 125 sickened by Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- Tainted Sprouts but Grower Disputes Findings

By Bill Marler, Esq.

According to reports from the FDA and CDC:

• From November 1, 2010, through January 11, 2011, 125 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:-, whose illnesses began since November 1, have been reported from 22 states and the District of Columbia. Results of the investigation indicate a link to eating Tiny Greens Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurant outlets.

• Testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of one environmental (water run-off) sample identified Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- that is indistinguishable from the outbreak strain.

• Consumers should not eat recalled Tiny Greens Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts, and restaurant and food service operators should not serve them. Consumers, retailers, and others who have recalled Tiny Greens Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts should dispose of them in a closed plastic bag placed in a sealed trashcan.

However, according to press reports, "Tiny Greens Farm disputes FDA finding of salmonella contamination."

Full post as published by Marler Blog on January 14, 2011 (boomark / email).