- Buffalo Diocese pays $17.5M to 106 clergy sex abuse victims June 3, 2019 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse 106 childhood victims of Catholic Church sexual abuse in the Buffalo, NY area have been paid $17.5 million in compensation. The Buffalo, NY diocese has offered a total of 127 settlements with an average award of $158,622 to the sexual abuse victims. The largest settlement offer is $650,000 and due… click to read more
- More Than 80 Clergy Members Named in Sexual Abuse Report May 28, 2019 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Three sexual abuse survivors from the Albany, NY area testified in court recently that they were abused by more than 80 clergy members from the Albany Diocese. One woman testified that she was raped and exploited by a man who was a teacher and counselor at Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons High… click to read more
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Products Recalled by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company Due to Listeria December 1, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On October 11, 2016, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company out of Madison, WI issued a recall of select ice cream products that may be contaminated with Listeria. When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts… click to read more
- MTR Sambar Powder Recalled by SHRI SHIVA Foods, Inc. Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination November 21, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On November 7, 2016, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that SHRI SHIVA Inc., of Long Island City, NY, issued a recall of MTR Sambar Powder because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal or safety alert, the FDA posts the… click to read more
- Smoked Salmon, Turbot & Butterfish Recalled by OLMA XXI Due to Listeria Contamination November 14, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On November 4, 2016 OLMA-XXI, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY announced that a recall of its Premium Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Turbot, and Butterfish because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. click to read more
- Shell Eggs Voluntarily Recalled by Good Earth Egg Company throughout Midwest Due to Possible Salmonella November 11, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On October 3, 2016, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that the Good Earth Egg Company LLC of Bonne Terre, Missouri has issued a voluntary recall of its shell eggs that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or… click to read more
- Nutricrush Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bar Recalled by Nutrisystem Due to possible Listeria Contamination November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On October 11, 2016, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Nutrisystem Everyday, LLC, the retail division of Nutrisystem Inc. issued a voluntary recall of the Nutricrush Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bars that may be contaminated with Listeria. click to read more
- Jury awards $70 million to woman who blamed J&J powder for cancer November 7, 2016 Talcum Powder Lawsuits After only 3 hours of deliberations, a St. Louis jury awarded $70 million in compensation and punitive damages to a California woman who blamed her ovarian cancer on Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder. This is the third straight trial Johnson & Johnson has lost over claims that its talcum powder… click to read more
- Vibriosis Food Poisoning November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer Vibriosis is a foodborne illness caused by eating food that is contaminated with vibrio bacteria. Typically people become infected by eating undercooked or raw seafood, such as shellfish (especially oysters). Vibrio bacteria are more prevalent between May and October when the water is warmer. About 80% of vibriosis infections happen… click to read more
- Salmonella Food Poisoning November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer Salmonellosis is the illness caused by consuming food contaminated with Salmonella. Young children and older adults have a higher risk of being affected by Salmonella. Potential food sources for Salmonella outbreaks include eggs, poultry, meat, unpasteurized milk or juice, cheese, and contaminated raw fruits and vegetables. click to read more
- Listeria Food Poisoning November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Older adults, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems are primarily at risk of being affected by listeriosis. click to read more
- E. coli Food Poisoning November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer People who eat food contaminated with E. coli can become ill within 2-8 days, with the average being 3-4 days. Usually they will experience symptoms such as bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Most people will recover within a week, but some cases will be more severe and last longer. click to read more
- Clostridium Perfringens Food Poisoning November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer lostridium perfringens, or perfringens food poisoning, is one of the most common causes of foodborne illnesses in the United States. The illness is caused by eating foods contaminated with clostridium perfringens bacteria. Beef, poultry, gravies, and dried or pre-cooked foods are common sources of clostridium perfringens infections. Clostridium perfringens infection… click to read more
- Campylobacter Food Poisoning November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer Campylobacter is a common cause of diarrheal illness and is caused by the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni. The most frequent food sources causing campylobacter are raw and undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, and contaminated water. click to read more
- Botulism Food Poisoning November 7, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin produced by the germ Clostridium botulinum. This toxin is extremely dangerous and can affect your nerves, cause paralysis, and even lead to death. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulinum toxin. The most… click to read more
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