Topps E. coli: A CDC Update
We are investigating cases of E. coli O157:H7 associated with Topps hamburgers. If you have been diagnosed with an E. coli infection and/or hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), please contact an E. coli lawyer the firm toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.
DNA fingerprinting has identified 35 cases of E. coli O157:H7 associated with Topps hamburgers. The new information from the CDC is as follows:
Investigators compared the “DNA fingerprints” patterns of E. coli O157 strains found in ground beef with “DNA fingerprints” patterns of E. coli O157 strains isolated from ill persons. As of 12 PM (ET) October 9, 2007, 35 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection have been identified with PFGE patterns that match at least one of the patterns of E. coli strains found in Topp’s brand frozen ground beef patties. Ill persons reside in 8 states [Connecticut (2), Florida (1), Indiana (1), Maine (1), New Jersey (8), New York (11), Ohio (1), and Pennsylvania (10)]. (Read more about the Topp’s hamburger outbreak.)
If you are diagnosed with E. coli and the DNA fingerprint of the E. coli does not match one of the patterns of E. coli found in Topps hamburgers, it may match a pattern of E. coli identified in the E. coli outbreak linked to Sam’s Club hamburgers. These hamburgers were made by Cargill Meat Solutions and sold at Sam’s Club and other retailers. The hamburgers were also served at institutions and restaurants. We are also investigating cases that may be associated with Cargill/ Sam’s Club hamburgers.
We currently representing victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to ground beef and the families of people who died from E. coli-related HUS. Contact us for a free consultation with an E. coli lawyer.
