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.
Bravo Farms and Costco: E coli Attorney Video
In the video below about Bravo Farms and Costco, E. coli attorney Fred Pritzker discusses the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that have been preliminarily linked to Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese, (Costco item 40654), offered for sale and in cheese sampling events at Costco stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada. If you or a loved one has been sickened, you can contact Fred Pritzker or another E. coli lawyer at Pritzker Olsen by calling 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submitting our online form for a free consultation.
As of 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. HUS-E coli O157:H7 is a severe illness that causes kidney failure and can also cause seizures, stroke, coma, paralysis, severe hypertension, sepsis, pancreatitis and death.
Our E. coli attorneys have years of experience and have won millions for E. coli and HUS victims throughout the United States. We welcome you to contact us for information about our past cases and how we can help you protect your rights.
Attorney Fred Pritzker regularly speaks on food poisoning litigation and food safety. He is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Bravo Farms Lawsuit: E. coli Attorneys Provide Information for Victims in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, California
Our E. coli attorneys are investigating a Bravo Farms lawsuit for E. coli food poisoning that resulted in severe diarrhea, dehydration, abdominal pain and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can cause kidney failure, central nervous system damage, heart problems, pancreatitis, hypertension, blindness, stroke, coma and death. Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese, (Costco item 40654) offered for sale and in cheese sampling events at Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco) locations is preliminarily linked with an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections.
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: Arizona (11), California (1), Colorado (8), New Mexico (3) and Nevada (2). There have been 9 reported hospitalizations, 1 possible case of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths.
Bravo Farms Lawsuit: Liability and Compensation for E. coli and HUS Victims
If your case of E. coli O157 can be linked by microbiological and epidemiological evidence to Bravo Farms cheese, you most likely have a case against the company and can sue under any of the following theories of liability:
- Negligence
- Breach of contract
- Strict liability
Before we sue a food manufacturer in these cases, we hire microbiologists and epidemiologists, gather and analyze evidence, and make sure we have built a solid case for full and adequate compensation for the E. coli victim and his or her family. Compensation can include amounts for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disability
- Loss of quality of life
- Other damages
The pain and suffering E. coli victims endure is extremely high. Our job is to make sure food manufacturers like Bravo Farms are held accountable for the pain and loss they cause.
For cases involving illness from tasting Bravo Farms cheese served as a sample at a Costco store, Costco is most likely also liable to E. coli victims and their families. For more information, please see Bravo Farms Cheese Lawsuit and Costco Lawsuit.
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.
Cluster of E. coli O157:H7 in Salida, Colorado
Two children in Salida, Colorado, were recently diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7 and at least three others have reported symptoms that could indicate the same illness, according to a newspaper report.
The Salida E. coli outbreak in mountainous south-central Colorado is being investigated by the Chaffee County Public Health Department and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Officials told the Mountain Mail newspaper that a source for the infections has not yet been determined. One of the children diagnosed with the disease was hospitalized but has recovered.
E. coli O157:H7 is an organism that grows harmlessly in the guts of cattle, but when it is swallowed by humans it produces a powerful toxin that attacks red blood cells and can shut down a person’s kidneys or cause other damage to the heart, brain and other parts of the body. HUS, or hemolytic uremic syndrome, is a violent complication of E. coli infection that can occur in people any age but is most common in children under 5 and the elderly.
If you or someone you know has contracted E. coli, call anE. coli lawyer at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free). Our firm is one of America’s most-experienced groups of attorneys representing victims of food poisoning and we have collected tens of millions of dollars over the years for the victims of these outbreaks. For a free case consultation, please fill out one of our electronic forms on the web.
