The CDC, multiple states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections. 671 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona have been reported from 34 states, an increase of 113 cases since the last update on September 22. 131 ill people have been
During Ongoing Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak, Andrew and Williamson Donates to STOP Foodborne Illness
This dropped into my inbox this morning:
Andrew and Williamson Announces Support for New STOP Foodborne Illness Campaign to Improve Diagnoses
On behalf of every employee at our company, we want consumers to understand that we are absolutely devastated by the three deaths and illnesses that have been reported in the media. We want you
Nearly 5,000 Get Hepatitis A Vaccines In South Carolina After Hardee’s Exposure
As of September 25th, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced it has provided 4,809 vaccinations through its hepatitis A vaccine clinics in Spartanburg and Greenville.
Vaccinations are being offered to individuals who might have been exposed to hepatitis A at two Hardee’s restaurants located in Spartanburg County. The restaurants are located
Bi-Costal Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Fig and Olive
Two Lawsuits filed thus far in Washington D.C.
From the Los Angeles Acute Communicable Disease and Control:
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is participating in a multi-state investigation of Salmonella infections among patrons of the Fig & Olive restaurant, West Hollywood. Twenty persons meeting a clinical definition for Salmonella reported
Hardee’s Should Reimburse DHEC for the Cost of 4,295 Vaccines
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced it has provided 4,295 vaccinations through its hepatitis A vaccine clinics in Spartanburg and Greenville. Vaccinations are being offered to individuals who might have been exposed to hepatitis A at two Hardee’s restaurants located in Spartanburg County. The restaurants are located at 12209
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce Link in Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak in 33 States
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback investigations have identified cucumbers imported from Mexico and distributed by Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce as a likely source of the infections in this outbreak.
As of September 21, 2015, a total of 558 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona have been reported from 33 states. The number
Criminal Justice was a Long Time Coming for Peanut Corporation of America
“If that’s not criminal behavior, I don’t know what is.”
Sitting on a plane heading home to Seattle, I am still a bit stunned by the sentenced carried out yesterday in a Federal Courtroom in Georgia.
I was looking for the first time I raised the issue of prosecuting Stewart Parnell. I found it in
I Knew I Heard of Andrew and Williamson Before
Today justice was served – Stewart Parnell was sentenced to 28 years in prison, his brother Michael 20 years and an employee, Mary Wilkerson to 5 years. They knowingly shipped Salmonella-tainted peanuts that sickened 714 and killed nine in 2009.
But, there is still much to do.
The CDC reported that as of September 15,
Another Reason to Love My Salmonella Peanut Butter Clients
As we wait for sentencing, here is a letter that my clients sent to the judge:
Judge Sands:
We the victims of the Salmonella tainted peanut butter respectfully ask that you impose a monetary restitution fine of $500,000.00 to be split between the five defendants as you see fit. We ask these funds, if approved,
The Sentences are Coming – Up to 9,636 Months for Stewart Parnell, 235 to 293 Months for Michael Parnell and 60 Months for Mary Wilkerson
UPDATED: Amended Order – “The Court finds that under the United States Sentencing Guidelines, Michael Parnell’s total offense level is 38 and his sentencing guideline range is 235 to 293 months [19.6 to 24.4 years] imprisonment.”
Monday the 21st of September will be the Sentencing Hearing.
The Honorable Judge Sand’s Order setting forth what relevant