Cincinnati, Ohio E. coli O157:H7 Illnesses Linked to J.B. Meats Ground Beef and Hamburger Patties
After Cincinnati, Ohio health officials found a possible link between two cases of E. coli O157:H7 and hamburgers processed by J.B. Meats and served at area restaurants, the company recalled about 72,800 pounds of ground beef and hamburger patties due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The products subject to the J.B. Meats recall are 5 and 10 pound clear packages of ground beef and ground beef patties in various size packages that were processed on and can be identified by the dates Aug. 18, 2010 through Aug. 18, 2011. J.B. Meats is a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment.
The recalled ground beef and hamburger patties were sold to restaurants in the Cincinnati area, but the company did not say which restaurants. Each clear plastic bag and label bear the establishment number “EST. 1188” within the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s mark of inspection.
J.B. Meats said it was notified on Aug. 12 of an investigation of two E. coli O157:H7 illnesses. The Cincinnati Health Department reported there were two patients who became ill on July 20 and 21 that may have resulted from ground beef consumed on July 16 and 17, the company said.
Epidemiological and microbiological evidence points to a possible link between the ground beef products produced by J.B. Meats on July 15 and the illnesses in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company said the recall is precautionary, as there has been no conclusive link between the illnesses and the ground beef produced at the facility.
E. coli O157 can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), both severe illnesses that can cause kidney failure, central nervous system damage (seizures, stroke, paralysis, etc.), heart failure, pancreatitis and death.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Confirms E. coli O157:H7 in Recalled Hazelnuts
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) laboratory has confirmed E. coli O157:H7 contamination of in-shell hazelnuts (also known as filberts) collected from the home of an ill Minnesotan. The contaminated hazelnuts are part of a multi-state recall announced last Friday, March 4, by DeFranco and Sons, a California-based nut and produce distributor.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed that the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria found on the hazelnuts by MDA’s lab matches the DNA fingerprint of the bacteria that sickened three people in Minnesota, three in Wisconsin, and one in Michigan. Based on purchase information associated with the positive hazelnut sample, MDA traced this product to a December 9, 2010, shipment from DeFranco and Sons.
DeFranco and Sons has recalled all hazelnut and mixed nut products it distributed from November 2, 2010, to December 22, 2010. Recalled product was shipped to stores in Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. MDH and MDA issued a joint news release on March 4 detailing the recall and providing a list of stores that sold the recalled hazelnuts, either alone or as part of a mixed nut product. See the hazelnuts (filberts) recall list on our website.
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E coli Lawyer for Hazelnuts Recall Lawsuit
An E. coli outbreak in Minnesota and other states has been linked to in-the-shell hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk at grocery stores. The hazelnuts have been traced back to California producer wholesaler D. DeFranco & Sons. At least 7 people were sickened after eating hazelnuts in the following states: Minnesota (3), Michigan (1) and Wisconsin (3).
Minnesota E. coli lawyer Fred Pritzker represents food poisoning victims nationwide. He has won millions for E. coli victims, including a recent recovery of $1,300,000 for a woman who was severely sickened. As the E. coli outbreak linked to in-the-shell hazelnuts (filberts) became public, Mr. Pritzker was speaking at a food safety conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“Every E. coli outbreak is caused by fecal matter getting on food,” stated Attorney Fred Pritzker. “In this case, we need to find out how nuts came in contact with feces. No one should have to worry about getting sick from a shelled nut.”
In response to this outbreak, D. DeFranco & Sons has recalled in-the-shell hazelnuts and mixed nut products that include in-the-shell hazelnuts. The wholesaler sold the nuts to distributors who sold them to stores in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Most of the nuts included in this advisory were sold out of bulk bins in grocery stores. Some may also have been packaged by the stores. Also included in the recall are Sunripe Hazelnuts, Sunripe Large Hazelnuts in one-pound packages, and Sunripe Mixed Nuts in two-pound and four-pound packages, all with a sell-by date of June 30, 2011.
If you were sickened by this outbreak and would like a free consultation with Fred Pritzker or another E. coli attorney at Pritzker Olsen law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
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.
Vons Among Retailers Named in Valley Meat Co. Beef E.coli Recall
Vons grocery stores are among the supermarkets affected by an August 6 Valley Meat Company recall of beef products that could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria, according to the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service’s (FSIS) retail distribution list.
Vons grocery stores and other retailers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii have been notified to remove any potentially contaminated product from store shelves. According to the FSIS:
“The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. 8268″ inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a production code of 27509 through 01210. These products were produced between the dates of Oct. 2, 2009 through Jan. 12.”
Vons and other retailers were notified of the recall after the California Department of Public Health began investigating a cluster of seven cases of E. coli O157:H7 and notified federal health officials at the FSIS.
