• 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
• Cheese Products Voluntarily Recalled by Kuster’s in Multiple States Due to Possible Listeria Contamination November 4, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On Oct. 12, 2016, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) announced that Kuster’s Inc. of Camden, MI issued a Voluntary Recall of 14,238 pounds of its shredded, sliced and cubed cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the USDA Recall Classifications, a… click to read more
• Shigellosis Food Poisoning November 4, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer Shigellosis is an intestinal disease caused by Shigella bacteria. Potential food sources for shigellosis outbreaks include raw produce, contaminated drinking water, uncooked foods and cooked foods that are not reheated after contact with an infected food handler. click to read more
• Cyclosporiasis Food Poisoning November 4, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite. Foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have been linked to various types of fresh produce (imported berries, lettuce, and basil). Symptoms usually start a week after consuming the contaminated food but can appear anywhere from 1-14 days after consumption. click to read more
• Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Recalls Beef, Veal and Bison product due to possible E. Coli contamination November 3, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On September 24, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) announced that Adams Farm Slaughterhouse LLC is recalling raw intact and non-intact Beef, Veal and Bison Products. Adams Farm Slaughterhouse LLC has issued a Class I Recall on these products due to the possibility of… click to read more
• Micro Greens from Whole Foods Recalled by Osage Gardens – Potential Salmonella Contamination November 1, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On October 7, 2016, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Osage Gardens, Inc., from New Castle, CO., is recalling their 2oz. Micro Greens for potential salmonella contamination. The potentially contaminated products were distributed through Whole Food stores in Colorado and Kansas. The FDA has not provided a… click to read more
• National Meat and Provisions Recalls Beef and Veal Products in Louisiana Due to Possible E. coli Contamination October 31, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) announced that National Meat and Provisions issued a Class I recall of approximately 2,349 pounds of beef and veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26. According to the USDA Recall Classifications, a Class I recall is… click to read more
• FSIS Issues Public Health Alert – Costco Chicken Salad could be contaminated with Salmonella October 31, 2016 Food Poisoning Lawyer On Oct 9, 2016 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about illnesses caused by Salmonella that may be associated with a chicken salad product sold from Costco Store #1190, in Lynwood,… click to read more