E. coli are bacteria that can cause serious, sometimes fatal, infections in humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that E. coli causes 2,000 hospitalizations in the United States each year. Ten percent of E. coli victims develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can cause kidney failure, damage to the central
November 2012
Underberg Kessler and Marler Clark Investigate New York E. coli O157:H7 Cases
The law firms of Marler Clark, the nation’s foremost law firm representing victims of food poisoning, and Underberg Kessler, the respected Rochester Law Firm, have teamed together again to investigate the cause of yet another E. coli O157:H7 outbreak traced to bagged leafy greens. The firms are currently investigating claims of individuals who…
16 E. coli O157:H7 illnesses investigated by FDA, NY and CDC
FDA is collaborating with the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate an outbreak of 16 E. coli O157:H7 infections reported in New York State.
Wegmans has recalled Wegmans brand Organic Spinach & Spring Mix sold in…
Wegmans Recalls 31,000 Pounds of State Garden E. coli Spinach
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling approximately 31,000 lbs. of Wegmans Organic Spinach and Spring Mix sold in 5 oz. (UPC 77890 16437) and 11 oz. (UPC 77890 16411) clam shell packages in the produce department of its stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts between October 14 and November 1…
Another E. coli Outbreak and Leafy Greens
16 people have fallen ill with E. coli O157:H7in New York after eating Wegmans brand spinach, the New York State Department of Health has confirmed with Food Safety News. Four patients have been hospitalized, with three of the four now discharged Wegmans issued a voluntary recall of their ‘Wegmans Food You Feel Good About…
Wegmans Recalls Spinach After 16 Ill with E. coli
Food Safety News reports that at least 16 people have fallen ill with E. coli O157:H7 in New York after eating Wegmans brand spinach, the New York State Department of Health has confirmed with Food Safety News. Four patients have been hospitalized, with three of the four now discharged
Wegmans issued a voluntary recall of…
Two Additional E. coli Cases Linked to Willow Grove Pumpkin Patch
Cowlitz County Health and Human Services identified two additional cases (laboratory confirmation pending) of illness likely caused by E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria to the Willow Grove Gardens Pumpkin Patch and petting zoo. The Health Department issued an advisory Friday afternoon after laboratory tests confirmed one of the first two cases to be caused by E.…
Salmonella Recall: Bolthouse Farms Carrot Chips
Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Bolthouse Farms® 16-ounce Carrot Chips following a routine sampling event, conducted on October 22, 2012, by a North Carolina health official. The company was notified on October 31, 2012 that the inspection detected the possibility of Salmonella in the single 16-ounce bag that was tested. Bolthouse…
E. coli Recall – Wegmans Organic Spinach & Spring Mix
Batch/UPC Code: Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 11oz – UPC: 77890-16411 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12.
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Organic Spinach & Spring Mix, 5oz – UPC: 77890-16437 – ONLY product sold between 10/14/12 and 11/1/12.
Reason for Recall: State Garden is recalling…