We filed a lawsuit on Friday on behalf of the sons of Baton Rouge, Louisiana resident Elaine Babcock, who died as a result of a Listeria infection she contracted during last year’s outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown by Colorado-based Jensen Farms. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge against Frontera Produce, the […]
According to the FDA, Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt is likely link to the 29 Salmonella bredeney illnesses that have been reported from 18 states thus far. According to eFoodAlert, CDC has not released a list of affected states; however, some of the states have issued their own Alerts. […]
In 2009 the President said: “At a bare minimum, we should be able to count on our government keeping our kids safe when they eat peanut butter,” the president said. “That’s what Sasha eats for lunch,” Obama said, referring to his 7-year-old daughter. “Probably three times a week. I don’t want to worry about whether […]
Might well be best advice until consumers know where the beef product went and what it is in. Late last night the he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional information related to the Sept. 20 Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada that may […]
Mighty Mouse is famous for singing, “Here I come to save the day!” when flying into action. Perhaps this is the mascot that the beleaguered Microbiological Data Program (MDP) should adopt. Today Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 9 oz. Leafy Green Romaine Salad with the expired Use-by Date of September […]
Although health departments from seven states last night announced the recall, today the CDC announced that a total of 29 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported to PulseNet from 18 states. 4 ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a total of 15 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from 12 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, 15 persons have been hospitalized. Three deaths have been reported. I have been retained by some on the victims and their families. Here is Fattorie Chiarappa […]
We filed a lawsuit today on behalf of the sons of a Baton Rouge, Louisiana woman who died as a result of a Listeria infection she contracted during last year’s outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown by Colorado-based Jensen Farms. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge against Frontera Produce, the company that […]
According to a press release, the Pennsylvania Department of Health was the first to advise consumers that Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with sea salt may be related to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney. The department is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health officials in […]
According to the CDC, as of September 20, 2012, a total of 15 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 12 states and the District of Columbia. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: California (1), Colorado (1), District of Columbia (1), Maryland (3), […]
Peterson Company is recalling Ricotta Salata Frescolina brand cheese that came from its supplier Forever Cheese of Long Island City, NY. Forever Cheese recalled this cheese product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune […]
Toll expected to rise in coming days and months. With the CDC reporting a Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis linked to Marte Brand Frescolina Ricotta Salata Cheese imported by Forever Cheese sickening 14 with three deaths in 11 states, some would say this import ban is a little late. Here is the notice posted on the […]
My friend the Buglady raised the question earlier – “USDA Issues Public Health Alert – What Took So Long?” So, late tonight, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. […]
The CDC’s new tag line for outbreaks – “When in doubt, throw it out” – is probably giving headaches to marketing directors for the Mangoes, Cantaloupes, and possibly Watermelon, industries. It is also likely saving consumers for getting sick and keeping the industries from a few more lawsuits as well. Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky hardest […]
Now, that should get the mango industry’s attention. JoNel Aleccia of NBC News wrote “Mangoes placed on import alert; 121 sick in U.S.,” after speaking with the daughter of my client Dorothy Pearce. As we all know now, mangoes from a Mexican supplier with several plantations and a single packinghouse have been tied to an […]