JUNEAU, Wisconsin – The first lawsuit was filed today (Case No. 2018CV000439) against Trevco TTD/ Constellation Inc. and Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches on behalf of Kathleen Navis who developed a Salmonella Montevideo infection after consuming a sandwich with sprouts from Jimmy John’s. Ms. Navis is represented by Marler Clark, the Nation’s Food Safety Law Firm.
99 Sick After Alabama Wedding
The Alabama Department of Public Health has determined that the Salmonella outbreak last week in Colbert County that reportedly sickened at least 99 patients and hospitalized 22 is most likely linked to a meal prepared for a private event. Eighteen of the hospitalized persons have been discharged home and the remaining hospitalized patients are recovering.
Chocolates Recalled over Salmonella
Asher’s Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc., an affiliated partner of Chester A. Asher Inc. (“Asher’s”) is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple chocolates, chocolate bars, cellophane wrapped chocolates, and individually wrapped chocolates, etc. under the Asher’s brand due to possible Salmonella contamination of items produced in their Lewistown, PA facility distributed nationwide.
Asher’s Brand Products under this voluntary
Pistachios Recalled Over Salmonella Risk
Braga Organic Farms announces the voluntary recall of pistachios due to potential contamination with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella can experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and
Second Washington State Salmonella Lawsuit to be Filed Against Kapowsin Meat
Snohomish man files lawsuit after falling severely ill from Salmonella poisoning; more illnesses possible with clusters around Asian restaurants
Snohomish County resident, Nicholas Guzley, will file a lawsuit Monday against Kapowsin Meat, Inc., a slaughterhouse located in Graham, Washington. The plaintiff, who is suing for damages from Salmonella poisoning, is being represented by food safety
In Peanut Food Poisoning Case, Punishment Doesn’t Fit the Crime?
Below is a very interesting perspective on “food crimes.” We need to have a broad discussion on how regulation, civil and criminal litigation can make our food supplier safer. With respect to whether a food executive would not recall a product because it could put him or her in jail – I think the opposite
Senator Durbin: Today’s Aspen Foods recall due to possible salmonella contamination highlights need for increased vigilance
After the Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill that fell short of providing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the resources it needs to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today vowed to continue working to fully fund the effort. An amendment – offered by Durbin – that would have
CDC and MDOH – Step Away from the Salmonella Kiev
CDC: Consumers should check their freezers for the recalled Chicken Kiev product and should not eat it.
The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, along with CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), are investigating two outbreaks of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to raw, frozen,
100 with Salmonella in Davidson and Davie County from Tarheel Restaurant
According to local press reports, an additional 40 people have been identified with symptoms consistent with salmonellosis — this time in Davie County, North Carolina. There also appear to be dozens more.
The Davidson County and Davie County health departments began this week began working with the North Carolina Division of Public Health to investigate
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Boise Co-op Hits 200
The Central District Health Department (CDHD) is investigating a salmonella outbreak associated with the Boise Co-op deli – specifically food purchased from the deli after June 1, 2015.
As of June 17, 2015, 200 cases of Salmonella are associated with this outbreak. Preliminary test results showed Salmonella growth in raw turkey, tomatoes and onion. However,