Hamburger E. coli Recall For California Restaurants
A hamburger E. coli recall aimed at restaurants in southern California has been announced by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) involving 3,170 pounds of fresh ground beef patties and other bulk packages of ground beef products made by American Food Service, Pico Rivera, California.
E. coli O157:H7 may contaminate this hamburger meat and restaurants are urged to check their refrigerator and freezer stocks for ground beef stamped with “EST1913″ inside the USDA mark of inspection. “These products were distributed to restaurants throughout southern California,” FSIS said.
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. Children under 5, seniors and persons with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider. E. coli O157:H7 is one of the most dangerous of all pathogens in food. Five to 15 percent of people who become infected by it develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) or thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
These diseases can cause severe injury not only to a person’s kidney, but also to the case patient’s heart, brain and nervous system. HUS-TTP is the leading cause of E. coli death, including HUS child death. E. coli lawyers at PritzkerOlsen, P.A., are available to answer questions about lawsuits and compensation for E. coli poisoning victims at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete our contact form. E. coli O157:H7 is banned from ground beef in the United States and manufacturers of the product can be held liable for harms caused by it.
The following products are subject to recall:
- (559002) American Companies 100% Pure Ground Beef 30-lb. case
- (552102) American Companies 2/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (553102) American Companies 3/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554102) American Companies 4/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554106) American Companies 4/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (554302) American Companies 4/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (555302) American Companies 5/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (556102) American Companies 6/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (553302) American Companies 3/1 L Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (554402) American Companies 4/1 J Ground Beef Patties 80/20 20-lb. case
- (557102) American Companies 7/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (556106) American Companies 6/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (552106) American Companies 2/1 R Ground Beef Patties 80/20 10-lb. case
- (559004) American Companies Ground Beef Bulk 80% Lean Taco Grind 60-lb. case
- (559202) American Companies 100% Pure Ground Beef For Chili (Coarse Grind) 30-lb. case.
Costco and Cheese Maker Should Pay E. coli Bills
The following press release went out from our office today via Business Wire:
Attorneys at Pritzker Olsen law firm are investigating the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese (Costco item number 40654) sold or tasted at Costco stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico
The firm also is calling on Costco and Bravo farms to immediately pay medical expenses, lost wages and other bills incurred by the victims of this outbreak., which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has associated with Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese sold and sampled at Costco stores in the five states where 25 people have confirmed illnesses.
“The investigation of this outbreak may take time. We are calling on Costco and Bravo Farms to pay the medical bills of the E. coli victims immediately,” said food poisoning attorney Fred Pritzker. “These victims and their families deserve this much while they are waiting for further compensation from the companies for lost income, pain and suffering, emotional distress and other damages.”
The Bravo Farms and Costco E. coli outbreak involves a rare strain of E. coli 0157:H7 that the CDC has not seen before. The number of victims per state is as follows, but keep in mind federal and state health investigators are in surveillance for more cases: AZ (11), CA (1), CO (8), NM (3), and NV (2). Nine victims were hospitalized, and one may have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), the leading cause of kidney failure in children in the United States.
E. coli symptoms include severe and often bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps. Children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems are most at risk for further complications such as E. coli HUS. Hospital bills, other medical expenses and lost wages for E. coli victims can be a financial hardship for families who are also coping with illness-related distress.
Attorney Fred Pritzker can be reached at 1-888-377-8900 (TOLL FREE) or through his website, www.pritzkerlaw.com. Mr. Pritzker represents E. coli victims nationwide. He has won millions for food poisoning victims and has appeared on national and local news programs to discuss foodborne illness lawsuits and food safety. He is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Costco Cheese E. coli Outbreak: E.coli Presents Risk of HUS
A Costco cheese E. coli outbreak has been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese should not be consumed, the FDA and CDC have warned consumers. The cheese has been associated with an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in several states including:Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada. The number of E. coli victims in each state is as follows: AZ (11), CA (1), CO (8), NM (3) and NV (2).
Food poisoning attorneys at Pritzker Olsen have been named Best Lawyers and have recovered millions of dollars for E. coli victims–particularly E. coli HUS victims. E. coli HUS is an extremely dangerous complication that can arise from food poisoning and can lead to serious personal injury or wrongful death.
Costco Cheese E. coli Outbreak Information from CDC
- Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese, (Costco item40654) offered for sale and in cheese sampling events at Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) locations is preliminarily linked with an outbreak of O157:H7 infections.
- Consumers who have any of this cheese should not eat it. They should return the cheese to the place of purchase or dispose of it in a closed plastic bag and place in a sealed trash can to prevent people or animals, including wild animals, from eating it.
- Most people infected with E. coli O157:H7 develop diarrhea and abdominal cramps, but some illnesses may last longer and can be more severe. While most people recover within a week, some may develop a severe infection. Rarely, as symptoms of diarrhea improve, a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can occur; this can happen at any age but is most common in children under 5 years old and in older adults. People with HUS should be hospitalized immediately, as their kidneys may stop working and they may be at risk for other serious health problems.
- As of Thursday, November 4, 2010, 25 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from five states since mid-October. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AZ (11), CA (1), CO (8), NM (3) and NV (2). There have been 9 reported hospitalizations, 1 possible case of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths.
E. coli HUS lawyers at Pritzker Olsen food safety law firm urge consumers who think they may have E. coli O157:H7 poisoning to visit their doctor and get tested for E. coli, and contact a food poisoning attorney to learn about their rights.
J Solanki Meat of California Among Retailers Affected by Valley Meat E. coli Outbreak
J Solanki Meat of California sold ground beef that is subject to the Valley Meat E. coli recall and customers of that retailer are urged to check their home freezers for hamburger that may contain E. coli 0157:H7
J Solanki Meat is one of the grocery retailers identified by USDA as a carrier of frozen hamburger patties and other ground beef products recalled August 6, 2010, by Valley Meat Company of Modesto. All packages under recall were produced between October 2, 2009, and January 12, 2010. The frozen patties and other ground beef products all are marked with USDA Establishment number EST 8268.
USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service has published a complete Valley Meat recall list and a list of retailers that sold ground beef covered by the recall.
If you are a J Solanki Meat customer in California who has purchased frozen hamburger patties or other ground beef, check your freezer for meat under this recall. Law firm Pritzker Olsen is concerned that more E. coli 0157:H7 infections could occur.
If you or a loved one has suffered E. coli symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and painful stomach cramps, see a physician immediately. For answers to legal questions about a possible Valley Meat E. coli lawsuit, call Pritzker Olsen at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page.
The California Department of Public Health brought this problem to light after tracking a cluster of matching E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria in six people from April to June. After reporting the situation to FSIS, the state subsequently found a seventh person sickened by the same genetically matched strain of E. coli. The outbreak remains under investigation.
Pritzker Olsen is a leading practitioner of foodborne illness litigation with a record of winning food poisoning lawsuits against meatpackers, food producers, restaurants and retailers. Under federal law, E. coli 0157:H7 is banned from ground beef. Congress passed the law to shift food safety responsibility onto the purveyors who profit from the sale of the product.
Our firm has collected millions for victims of food poisoning and is actively involved in efforts to keep potentially deadly human pathogens out of our food supply.
Fairway Stores in Valley Meat E. coli Recall Group
Fairway Stores Inc. sold ground beef in locations throughout California that is subject to the Valley Meat E. coli outbreak still under investigation by the California Department of Public Health and other health agencies.
Fairway Stores is based in Castroville, California, and is one of the retail chains identified by USDA as a carrier of frozen hamburger patties and other ground beef products recalled by Valley Meat Company of Modesto for possible E. coli 0157:H7 contamination. The complete Valley Meat E. coli retail recall list was published by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
If you are a Fairway Stores customer in California who has purchased frozen hamburger patties or other ground beef, check your freezer for meat under this recall. Law firm Pritzker Olsen is concerned that more E. coli 0157:H7 infections could occur. Already, state health investigators have identified a cluster of seven cases associated with Valley Meat ground beef.
According to the August 6 recall announcement for 1 million pounds of Valley Meat Company ground beef, all packages under recall were produced between October 2, 2009, and January 12, 2010. The frozen patties and other ground beef products all are marked with USDA Establishment number EST 8268.
If you or a loved one has suffered E. coli symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and painful stomach cramps, see a physician immediately. For answers to legal questions about a possible Valley Meat E. coli lawsuit, call Pritzker Olsen at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page.
It is illegal under federal law for ground beef to contain E. coli O157:H7. Our firm is a leading practitioner of foodborne illness litigation and we have a record of winning lawsuits against purveyors of food contaminated with E. coli and other dangerous human pathogens.
