- 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
- Supreme Court Asked to Reject NFL Concussion Settlement October 3, 2016 NFL Concussion Lawsuits Now a second group of former NFL players have petitioned the Supreme Court of the United States to reject the $1 billion settlement agreement reached between former players and the NFL. The most recent group of players to petition the Supreme Court argue that the agreement treats current brain injuries… click to read more
- NFL to Launch $100 Million Concussion Initiative September 15, 2016 NFL Concussion Lawsuits The NFL is launching a $100 million concussion initiative in the hopes of improving player safety. $60 million will go towards technological development, in part to try and improve helmets for players while the other $40 million will go to funding medical research on the effects of head injuries. NFL… click to read more
- Potential for One More Appeal in NFL Concussion Case September 15, 2016 NFL Concussion Lawsuits In the latest NFL concussion news, lawyers representing the estate of former Denver Bronco running back Cookie Gilchrist have petitioned the Supreme Court to hear the appeal of the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement. This is the last chance to appeal for those who oppose the current settlement agreement. Gilchrist’s lawyers… click to read more
- J&J’s Janssen Pharmaceuticals Under Fire Again in Risperdal Trial July 20, 2016 Risperdal Lawsuits Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceuticals came under fire again when a Philadelphia jury awarded $70 million to the family of a boy who developed breasts while taking the company’s antipsychotic drug Risperdal. Apparently the jury found that Janssen intentionally falsified, destroyed or concealed evidence in the case in reaching its… click to read more
- Jury Awards $70 Million in Risperdal Trial July 20, 2016 Risperdal Lawsuits In early July, a jury in a Philadelphia courtroom awarded $70 million to the family of a boy who developed breasts after taking the antipsychotic drug Risperdal. The jury found that the maker of Risperdal, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, failed to warn the boy’s healthcare providers that there was a risk of… click to read more
- IKEA Dresser and Chest Recall June 30, 2016 IKEA Recall As the father of a young child, I was devastated to hear about the tragic accidents which lead to the IKEA chest and dresser recall. A family’s home should always be a safe place and it is a shame that some companies continue to put their profits ahead of the… click to read more
- IKEA Dresser & Chest Recall List June 29, 2016 IKEA Recall IKEA is recalling 29 million chests and dressers in the United States after reports of serious injuries and childhood deaths from dresser and chest tip-overs were reported. The full list of recalled dressers and chests can be found on this page. click to read more
- Appellate Court Refuses to Hear Further Arguments June 8, 2016 NFL Concussion Lawsuits Since the Third Circuit Court of Appeals refused to hear further arguments for altering the NFL Concussion Settlement Agreement, the only avenue left for players to challenge the agreement is the Supreme Court. While it is unlikely that the country’s highest court will agree to hear the case, former players… click to read more
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