Each year in the United States an estimated 9 million people get sick, 56,000 are hospitalized, and 1,300 die of a foodborne disease caused by known pathogens. These estimates help highlight the scope of this public health problem. However, to develop effective prevention measures, food safety agencies and partners need to understand the types of
Washington State hit hard with E. coli Carrots and Salmonella Cucumbers
We are representing dozens of ill and have filed two lawsuits so far.
Carrots: As of November 17, 2024, 39 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from 18 states according to the CDC: Wyoming 1, Washington 8, Virginia 1, Texas 1, South Carolina 2, Pennsylvania 1, Oregon 3, Ohio
Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce blend linked to growing E. coli Outbreak in multiple States
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 69 people infected with the same
Hey, RFK, your “Raw Milk Czar” has had a few E. coli issues
A total of 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli were reported from 5 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 18, 2023, to February 5, 2024. Of 11 people with information available, 5 were hospitalized and 2 developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can cause kidney failure. No
Onions linked once again to a Foodborne Illness Outbreak – I wonder why?
McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak
As of November 13, 2024, 104 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 14 states: Colorado 30, Montana 19, Wyoming 6, Kansas 3, North Carolina 1, Iowa 1, Missouri 8, Michigan 1, Nebraska 12, New Mexico 10, Oregon 1, Utah 8, Washington 1 and
Please, cook your burgers to at least 155 degrees
After E. coli O157:H7 was deemed an adulterant in 1994 and after the US Food Code increased internal cook temperatures for hamburgers from 140 to 155 (USDA suggests 160), E. coli cases became a smaller and smaller part of my law firm’s diet. Well, restaurants are taking their eye off the thermometer and business is
This week, will two E. coli O157:H7 Outbreaks merge into one?
Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 (ref #1280) infections linked to an iceberg and romaine lettuce blend served at catering events, restaurants, and a school. Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC
Raw Milk: Make America Sick Again (MASA)
You just cannot make this shit up. Will Kennedy and McAfee team up to start the MASA movement?
Here is a bit of history of just McAfee and raw milk.
On October 18, 2023, an investigation of an outbreak associated with Raw Farm, LLC products was initiated. At least eight Salmonella cases who had reported consuming
McDonalds E. coli Outbreak: “We let people down. I want to apologize to all of our customers who were harmed by this incident”
So says Ronald McDonald.
Yes, you did.
A total of 104 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 14 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 12,2024, to October 21, 2024. Of 98 people with information available, 34 were hospitalized, and4 people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a
E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria Oh My!
2024 has been a long and winding road of outbreak after outbreak and we still have a few more weeks.
Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 (ref #1280) infections linked to an