November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 often occurs when foods are prepared in large quantities and kept warm for a long time before serving. Outbreaks often happen in institutions, such as hospitals, school cafeterias, prisons, and nursing homes, or at events with catered food.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Products Recalled by Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company Due to Listeria
December 1, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 the company’s announcement as a public service.
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MTR Sambar Powder Recalled by SHRI SHIVA Foods, Inc. Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
November 21, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 company’s announcement as a public service.
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Smoked Salmon, Turbot & Butterfish Recalled by OLMA XXI Due to Listeria Contamination
November 14, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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Shell Eggs Voluntarily Recalled by Good Earth Egg Company throughout Midwest Due to Possible Salmonella
November 11, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 safety alert, the FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service.
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Nutricrush Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bar Recalled by Nutrisystem Due to possible Listeria Contamination
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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Vibriosis Food Poisoning
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 during this time period.
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Salmonella Food Poisoning
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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Listeria Food Poisoning
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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E. coli Food Poisoning
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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Clostridium Perfringens Food Poisoning
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 often occurs when foods are prepared in large quantities and kept warm for a long time before serving. Outbreaks often happen in institutions, such as hospitals, school cafeterias, prisons, and nursing homes, or at events with catered food.
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Campylobacter Food Poisoning
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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Botulism Food Poisoning
November 7, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 frequent source of botulism is home-canned foods that have been prepared in an unsafe manner.
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Cheese Products Voluntarily Recalled by Kuster’s in Multiple States Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
November 4, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 voluntary recall is issued when a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert. The FDA posts the company’s announcement as a public service. The FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.
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Shigellosis Food Poisoning
November 4, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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Cyclosporiasis Food Poisoning
November 4, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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.
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Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Recalls Beef, Veal and Bison product due to possible E. Coli contamination
November 3, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 E. Coli contamination. A Class I recall poses a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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Micro Greens from Whole Foods Recalled by Osage Gardens – Potential Salmonella Contamination
November 1, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 specific classification for this recall.
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National Meat and Provisions Recalls Beef and Veal Products in Louisiana Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
October 31, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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 a “health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”
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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert – Costco Chicken Salad could be contaminated with Salmonella
October 31, 2016 / by Brett Katsma / 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, Wash.
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