E coli Lawyer: Oregon E. coli O157 Infections Possibly Associated with Sally Jackson Cheese
E. coli lawyers at PritzkerOlsen law firm are monitoring an E. coli poisoning outbreak that may be associated with Sally Jackson cheese. To contact the firm, call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete our online form for a free consultation. Our firm is one of the few in the country practicing extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation, and we have recovered millions of dollars for victims of food poisoning.
E. coli Outbreak in Oregon Prompts Recall of Sally Jackson Cheese
The FDA announced a recall of raw milk cheese made by Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville, Washington. The Sally Jackson cheese recall includes all cheese products made from cow, goat, and sheep milk because they may be contaminated with E coli O157:H7, a dangerous bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and sometimes hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). E.coli HUS can lead to serious kidney damage, severe hypertension, stroke, seizures, heart failure, pancreatitis and death.
Sally Jackson brand cheeses made from raw cow, goat, and sheep milk were distributed nationwide to restaurants, distributors, and retail stores. The three types of recalled Sally Jackson cheese are all soft raw milk cheeses in various sized pieces. The products do not have labels or codes. The cow and sheep milk cheeses are wrapped in chestnut leaves, the goat cheese is wrapped in grape leaves and all are secured with twine. The cheeses may have an outer wrapping of waxed paper.
According to the FDA:
The products have been identified as a possible source of E. coli infections currently under investigation. The problem was revealed as a result of follow-up by the FDA of a report of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The notification came from the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Washington Department of Health, and the Oregon Public Health Division.
Victims of this outbreak may have claims against Sally Jackson Cheese, a distributor, a restaurant and/or a retailer. The facts of the case determine who is liable (legally responsible to pay victims compensation) and where a lawsuit should be filed. An experienced attorney should be contacted regarding these issues.
Our law firm currently represents E. coli and HUS victims and have years of experience representing victims of food poisoning against food manufacturers, restaurants and retailers.
Children Most Vulnerable to Hamburger E. coli
In some places it is known as the “hamburger disease,” more precisely because hamburger is one of the prime vehicles for transmission of E. coli O157:H7 poisoning.
A recent study by 11 epidemiologists examined rates of death, by age group, in 3,464 people who were sickened by hamburger disease between 2000-2006. The scientific review looked at deaths associated with E. coli O157:H7 infection and a complication of E. coli known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is a life-threatening condition and the biggest cause of kidney failure in children throughout the world.
The researchers, led by Dr. L Hannah Gould of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), found that 218 E. coli victims, or 6.3 percent of the total, developed HUS. In all E. coli HUS cases, death occurred 4.6 percent of the time.
The research, published in the October 2009 , is more proof that the most vulnerable populations to hamburger E. coli are children under 5 and adults older than 60. In hamburger E. coli outbreaks, the highest proportion of HUS cases occur in young children — 15.3 percent of total cases.
Three percent of the child HUS victims died whereas .3 percent of children died from E. coli without developing HUS syndrome. HUS is best known for attacking the kidneys, but the disease also can result in hemorrhaging, strokes, anemia and heart problems. As a producer of poisonous Shiga toxin, E. coli O157:H7 also has the capacity to invade the blood brain barrier and cause damage to the central nervous system.
E. coli O157:H7 patients older than 60 had the highest death rate in the study. With or without E. coli HUS, 12 of 390 elderly victims of hamburger disease died. In elderly patients who developed HUS, five of 15, or 33 percent, did not survive. Adults poisoned in hamburger E. coli outbreaks also risk developing thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a condition aligned with HUS.
E. coli O157:H7 is banned by the federal government from hamburger. Obviously, that measure hasn’t stopped hamburger E. coli outbreaks.
Because E. coli O157:H7 in hamburger is classified as an adulterant, you and your family have special legal rights to press for recoveries against the meatpacker and other companies in the supply chain who sold the adulterated product.
Food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen is currently representing hamburger E. coli victims and is a national leader in foodborne illness litigation. As one of the few firms in the country practicing extensively in the area of foodborne illness, we have recovered tens of millions of dollars for the families who have suffered injury and loss.
To contact an E. coli lawyer for a free case consultation, call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete one of our online contact forms . You owe us nothing until we win your case.
FDA Finds E. coli in Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough
The FDA has found E. coli in an unopened package of Nestle Toll House cookie dough. This may be the “smoking gun” that would link the cookie dough to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 69 people in 29 states.
According to a Nestle news release:
Nestlé USA’s Baking Division was informed today by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it has found and confirmed evidence of E. coli 0157:H7 in a retained production sample of 16.5 oz. Nestlé Toll House refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough bar. The product has a day code of 9041 and a “Best before 10 JUN 2009” notation.
Our law firm has received a number of contacts from people who became ill after consuming raw cookie dough. Many of these people have leftover cookie dough in their refrigerators, and it is possible that some of the leftover cookie dough will test positive for the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7.
We are providing information on testing leftover Nestle Toll House cookie dough for E. coli.
IF YOU THINK YOU ARE PART OF THIS OUTBREAK:
PLEASE CONTACT OUR LAW FIRM FOR INFORMATION ON TESTING LEFTOVER NESTLE TOLL HOUSE COOKIE DOUGH FOR E. COLI.
JBS Swift Beef E. coli Outbreak: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin
An E. coli outbreak may be associated with consumption of JBS Swift Beef Company beef products. The JBS Swift Beef E. coli outbreak has sickened people in several states, possibly including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. Read about a possible JBS Swift Beef Company lawsuit, including information about E. coli victim compensation and liabile parties.
In response to this multi-state E. coli outbreak, JBS Swift Beef Company, a Greeley, Colorado establishment, has recalled approximately 380,000 pounds of beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. This June 28, 2009 JBS Swift Beef recall is an expansion of a June 24 recall of 41,280 pounds of JBS Swift beef products that were distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.
According to the June 28 recall announcement, the recalled JBS Swift Beef Company products were distributed nationwide and were probably further processed. This means that anyone sickened by this outbreak may have a claim against JBS Swift Beef Company and other parties for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Cost of care
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disability
- Loss of quality of life
- Other damages
If you or a loved one is part of this JBS Swift Beef E. coli outbreak, your state department may have advised you to contact an E. coli lawyer. Our law firm has a national reputation in the area of E. coli litigation and is currently representing E. coli victims and their families. We are also representing E. coli victims who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Please contact our lawyers for a free consultation about E. coli victim compensation. We do not get paid unless you win.
Anyone experiencing bloody diarrhea should suspect an E. coli infection and seek medical attention immediately. You should request an E. coli O157:H7 test. This is critical for preserving your legal rights. Contact our lawyers if you have any questions.
We represent E. coli victims and their families nationwide.
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Are you part of an E. coli outbreak?
Our law firm gets hundreds of calls from people who suspect they have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak. We welcome those calls, and encourage people to contact us: 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
The following is information we share with those who call:
1) The only practical way to diagnose E. coli O157:H7 is by stool sample. Without a stool sample confirming the presence of E. coli O157:H7, it is difficult to prove you are part of this outbreak. Therefore, if you believe you have symptoms related to E. coli O157:H7, you need to receive medical attention and get a stool test.
2) You need to get a stool test as soon as possible after your symptoms commence. If you wait too long, the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria may be shed from your body and the test will be negative even though you had an E. coli O157:H7 infection. Also, if you are prescribed antibiotics, the medication may kill off the E. coli O157:H7. In which case, your test will be negative.
3) This is important: Non-specific supportive therapy, including hydration, is important. Antibiotics should not be used to treat this infection. There is no evidence that treatment with antibiotics is helpful, and taking antibiotics may increase the risk of HUS. Antidiarrheal agents like Imodium® may also increase that risk. Thus, if you receive antibiotics, it may cause you harm and make it impossible to detect the E. coli O157:H7.
4) If you have left over food that you suspect made you sick, do not throw it out or return it for a refund. Lab testing of the product may confirm the presence of E. coli O157:H7. Thus, if your stool is not tested or if the test is negative, it still may be possible to link your symptoms to the outbreak if the product tests positive for E. coli O157:H7. Therefore, seal the unused food in a plastic bag, mark the bag so it is not used or consumed accidentally, and continue to store it in your refrigerator until it is tested.
