Since the last update on October 6, 2015, 35 more ill people have been reported from 14 states. Illnesses that occurred after September 15, 2015 might not be reported yet. A series of events occurs between the time a person is infected and the time public health officials can determine that the person is part
New 2014 FoodNet Numbers Are Out
Foodborne illnesses represent a substantial, yet largely preventable, health burden in the United States. In 10 U.S. geographic areas, the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) monitors the incidence of laboratory-confirmed infections caused by nine pathogens transmitted commonly through food. This report summarizes preliminary 2014 data and describes changes in incidence compared with 2006–2008 and
1091 Sickened in Three Years from Salmonella Cucumbers – Five Dead – Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce with a Problem Again
The CDC reports that as of October 5, 2015, 732 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona have been reported from 35 states. The number of ill people reported from each state is as follows: Alabama (1), Alaska (14), Arizona (114), Arkansas (11), California (192), Colorado (18), Hawaii (1), Idaho (24), Illinois (9),
More Illnesses and Deaths in Salmonella Cucumber Outbreak
Since the last update on September 29, 2015, 61 new ill people have been reported from 24 states. It can take up to a week from the time people eat food contaminated with Salmonella before they get sick. Also, cucumbers have a shelf life of up to 14 days. It is not unexpected to continue
Salmonella Cucumbers Sicken 671 and Kill 3
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
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
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
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,
Cucumber Salmonella Lawsuits Filed in Minnesota, Arizona, California, Texas and Utah
As of September 18, 2015, Marler Clark has filed the seventh and eighth lawsuit against Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce, Inc., a corporation based in San Diego, CA.
- We are representing Utah residents Meghann and Jesse Mills, on behalf of their 5-year-old child, C.M., after he fell extremely ill after consuming a contaminated cucumber that