The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a total of 15 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from 12 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, 15 persons have been hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported. I have been retained by some on the victims and their families.
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We filed a lawsuit today on behalf of the sons of a Baton Rouge, Louisiana woman who died as a result of a Listeria infection she contracted during last year’s outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown by Colorado-based Jensen Farms. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge against Frontera Produce, the company
According to the CDC, as of September 20, 2012, a total of 15 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 12 states and the District of Columbia.
The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: California (1), Colorado (1), District of Columbia (1), Maryland (3),
Toll expected to rise in coming days and months.
With the CDC reporting a Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis linked to Marte Brand Frescolina Ricotta Salata Cheese imported by Forever Cheese sickening 14 with three deaths in 11 states, some would say this import ban is a little late. Here is the notice posted on the
The CDC’s new tag line for outbreaks – “When in doubt, throw it out” – is probably giving headaches to marketing directors for the Mangoes, Cantaloupes, and possibly Watermelon, industries. It is also likely saving consumers for getting sick and keeping the industries from a few more lawsuits as well.
Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky hardest
Now, that should get the mango industry’s attention.
JoNel Aleccia of NBC News wrote “Mangoes placed on import alert; 121 sick in U.S.,” after speaking with the daughter of my client Dorothy Pearce.
As we all know now, mangoes from a Mexican supplier with several plantations and a single packinghouse have been tied to an
Earlier this summer, the Allegheny County Health Department and Whole Foods Market announced that Jean Perrin Edel de Cleron cheese sold in the East Liberty Whole Foods Market store in Pennsylvania was being recalled because some samples tested positive for listeria. The recalled cheese was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap with a Whole
Collaborative investigation efforts of local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that imported ricotta salata cheese is the likely source of this outbreak. On September 10, 2012, Forever Cheese, Inc. recalled one lot of Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
As of September 11, 2012, a total of
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• The FDA is warning consumers against eating mangoes from Agricola Daniella, a mango supplier with multiple plantations and a single packing house located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Testing by the FDA has found Salmonella in mangoes from this producer.
• The FDA has placed Agricola Daniella on Import Alert. This means that Agricola Daniella mangoes
