Personal Injury Law

Boncheff Greenhouses Inc, recalls Salmonella-tainted cilantro, curly parsley and Italian parsley

Posted on January 06, 2011
A Canadian herb distribution company has recalled several batches of products sold in New York and Pennsylvania because of possible salmonella contamination. Boncheff Greenhouses Inc. of Toronto says the cilantro, curly parsley and Italian parsley was distributed from Dec...

Sprouts from Sprouters Northwest linked to Salmonella Newport illnesses in Washington and Oregon

Posted on January 06, 2011
Washington health officials believe clover sprouts are connected to an outbreak of Salmonella Newport that's sickened four people in our state and two in Oregon. The outbreak has been tied to clover sprouts from Sprouters Northwest, Inc., of Kent. The company has agreed to voluntarily recall the product and has stopped distributing it...

Sprout Salmonella in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin

Posted on January 06, 2011
According to the CDC, from November 1, 2010, through January 4, 2011, 112 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:-, whose illnesses began (onset dates) since November 1, have been reported from 18 states and the District of Columbia...

Sprout Salmonella Newport Outbreak sickens six in Oregon and Washington

Posted on January 04, 2011
Oregon Public Health officials warn consumers of health risk Oregon Public Health Division officials today are warning consumers about a recall of clover sprouts produced by Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Wash. These products have been sold in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, British Columbia and possibly other states...

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Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- tainted sprouts in California, Connecticut, D. C., Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin

Posted on December 29, 2010
Collaborative investigative efforts of local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies have linked this outbreak to consumption of Tiny Greens Organic Farm's Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts. The sprouts were distributed to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri, and may also have been distributed to other Midwestern states...

McCormick Recalls Sesame Seeds Due to Salmonella Risk

Posted on December 26, 2010
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and McCormick Canada are warning the public not to consume certain sesame seeds and sesame blends with herbs described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.  McCormick Canada, London, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace...

Little Bear brand curly parsley and cilantro recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on December 26, 2010
Various packages of curly parsley and cilantro are being voluntarily recalled by J&D Produce Inc. of Edinburg, Texas, following confirmation from regulators of a positive test for salmonella on curly parsley in Quebec and cilantro in Detroit. The items were packed Nov...

Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and D.C., Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- Infections Linked to Jimmy John's Alfalfa Sprouts

Posted on December 23, 2010
From November 1 to December 21, 2010, a total of 89 individuals with a matching strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- have been reported from 15 states and the District of Columbia. The number of ill people identified in each state with the outbreak strain is as follows: Connecticut (1), District of Columbia (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Illinois (50), Indiana (9), Massachusetts (1), Missouri (14), New York (1), Pennsylvania (2), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (1), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (3)...

Jimmy John's Salmonella Sprouts Sicken 88 in 15 States

Posted on December 22, 2010
According to Jimmy John's himself, Jimmy John's restaurants throughout the state on Illinois on Tuesday were asked to pull alfalfa sprouts from their menus as a precautionary measure after reports of a salmonella outbreak. The request came from the man himself -- Jimmy John Liautaud -- in a letter to franchisees...

Jimmy John's Pulls Sprouts - Its About Time

Posted on December 21, 2010
Jimmy John's restaurants in Illinois are pulling a key ingredient from their sandwiches. The company announced Tuesday that it will temporarily discontinue alfalfa sprouts, which are linked to dozens of salmonella outbreaks in nine counties, including Champaign, McLean, and Cook...

Raley's Family of Fine Stores Recalls Cantaloupes Due to Salmonella

Posted on December 20, 2010
Raley's Family of Fine Stores announced today a recall of all HDC whole cantaloupes sold at its Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill and Food Source stores following notification by the Food and Drug Administration of a positive test result for salmonella on HDC cantaloupes tested at Raley's Distribution Center...

46 Salmonella Serotype I 4,5,12, i- Linked to Jimmy Johns Sprouts

Posted on December 20, 2010
Jimmy John's restaurants in nine Illinois counties are being investigated by the state health department after salmonella poisoning was reported by customers.  State officials are working with local health departments and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the issue...

Jimmy Johns Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Illinois

Posted on December 18, 2010
A salmonella outbreak is being investigated after illnesses were reported in Will County and eight other Illinois counties, a state health agency said in a news release Friday.  The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating the salmonella outbreak...

Marler Clark Files Salmonella Lawsuit on Behalf of Son after Mother's Death

Posted on December 09, 2010
The family of Shirley Almer, one of nine people who died after consuming products made with Salmonella-contaminated peanuts produced by Peanut Corporation of America, filed a lawsuit against Kanan Enterprises of Solon, Ohio, maker of King Nut peanut butter, last week...

Pablo's Produce in Oxnard Recalls Cilantro due to Salmonella Risk

Posted on December 09, 2010
A Southern California company is recalling one lot of cilantro because it may be contaminated with salmonella. Pablo's Produce in Oxnard announced the recall Wednesday. The recalled cilantro was sold between Nov. 24 and Dec. 2 and has a white twist tie with the words "Pablo's Produce of USA" in red and green writing...

Video - How Salmonella Attacks the Human Body

Posted on December 04, 2010

FDA had not inspected Peanut Facility Linked to Salmonella Deaths

Posted on December 04, 2010
FDA needs more resources to protect the public.  This grandfather and Korean War Purple Heart winner should not have died from Salmonella - tainted peanut butter.

Mincing Overseas Spice Company Recalls Nutmeg

Posted on December 01, 2010
In response to a recall commenced by its supplier (Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Dayton, New Jersey), Frontier Natural Products Co-op, is voluntarily recalling two products manufactured with non-organic nutmeg that were sold under the Frontier brand and under the Whole Foods Market brand listed below that contain nutmeg supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company...

Two Flavors of Salmonella

Posted on November 29, 2010

Scientist develops Faster Salmonella Test

Posted on November 26, 2010
University of Missouri researchers have created a new test for Salmonella in poultry and eggs that will produce faster and more accurate results than most currently available tests. The new test could have prevented the contaminated eggs from being shipped to stores...

South Dakota Reports Salmonella Cases in Brown County

Posted on November 24, 2010
A cluster of Salmonella casesin Brown County prompts state health officials to remind South Dakotans of food safety precautions over the Thanksgiving holiday. In Brown County four children with confirmed Salmonella have been reported in the past week and at least 20 other children have been ill, but not confirmed...

About Salmonella - A Video

Posted on November 17, 2010

Salmonella Linked to UK Bean Sprouts

Posted on November 14, 2010
A U.K. outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly infection associated with contaminated bean sprouts is ongoing, although fewer new cases of illness are now being recorded. The Health Protection Agency's Centre for Infections (CFI) in Colindale has identified 204 cases of S...

Salmonella - Tainted Lettuce Recalled

Posted on November 11, 2010
River Ranch Fresh Foods of Salinas, Calif., issued a voluntary recall of romaine lettuce heads Nov. 4 as a precaution against salmonella contamination. The bulk-packed, 24-count cartons bore the lot code 13816291, according to a news release by the California Department of Public Health...

Fresh Choice red leaf lettuce recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 05, 2010
State health officials warn consumers not to eat certain Fresh Choice red leaf lettuce sold at three Southern California grocers, due to possible Salmonella contamination. The lettuce was sold between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1 at Canton Food Co. in Los Angeles, Cardenas Market and Numero Uno Market locations throughout Southern California, according to California Department of Public Health director Dr...

Cal-Maine Foods recalls Salmonella Eggs

Posted on November 05, 2010
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. today was notified by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) that one of the Company's suppliers, Ohio Fresh Eggs, LLC, Croton, Ohio, had a routine environmental study sample which tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis (SE)...

Good Earth Tea Voluntarily Recalls Limited Amount of Caffeine Free Original Blend Due to Possible Health Risk

Posted on October 26, 2010
Good Earth Tea is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its Caffeine Free Original blend due to the possible presence of salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems...

272 Salmonella montevideo illnesses linked to red and black pepper coated salami

Posted on October 25, 2010
During a 10-month period, the Salmonella montevideo outbreak in the U.S. sickened at least 272 individuals, 26% of whom required hospitalization. However, no one died from S. Montevideo infection, according to data from the CDC's salami sleuths reported at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America...

Report - Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis at Casa Lopez, Athens County, Ohio - May, 2010

Posted on October 23, 2010
The Athen's County Department of Health has found that of the 56 case patients entered into the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS), 47 reside in Athens County, including some with temporary Athens County Residence *83.93%, N=47) , 1 resides in Fairfield County, 1 in Franklin County, 3 in Meigs County, 1 in Morgan County, 1 in Stark County and 2 in Tuscarawas County...

Del Monte Recall Salmonella-tainted Cantaloupes

Posted on October 21, 2010
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc ("Del Monte Fresh") announced today the voluntary recall of certain cantaloupes grown in and shipped from Arizona. The affected product was distributed to limited customers in and around Detroit, Michigan and is being recalled because these cantaloupes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella...

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