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2002 E. coli Outbreak Information
E. coli Outbreak Information: 2002 Statistics
The E. coli outbreaks listed here are only a selection from a longer list of E. coli outbreaks that occurred in 2002. To read the complete Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list, go to CDC Foodborne Outbreaks 2002.
| State | Victims | Food Product | Location |
| California | 26 | Barbecue Beef | Fair |
| California | 8 | Bean Dip | School |
| California | 2 | Beef | Senior Residential Facility |
| California | 5 | Alfalfa Sprouts | Restaurant or Deli |
| California | 9 | Ground Beef | Private Home |
| Florida | 2 | Ground Beef | Private Home |
| Illinois | 4 | Ice | Private Home |
| Illinois | 13 | Lettuce | Restaurant or Deli |
| Massachusetts | 66 | Pasta Bar; Gelatin | School |
| Minnesota | 3 | Iceberg Lettuce | Restaurant or Deli |
| New York | 2 | Ground Beef | Private Home |
| Ohio | 13 | Gelatin; Donuts | Restaurant or Deli |
| Washington | 55 | Caesar Salad | Camp |
| Washington | 4 | Meat; Lettuce | Restaurant or Deli |
| Wisconsin | 19 | Ground Beef | Camp |
E. coli: Lawyers and Free Consultation
If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after an E. coli infection or an infection from any other foodborne illness, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. You can reach us by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our online consultation form. To learn about our senior partner, Fred Pritzker, please see E. coli: Lawyer and Attorney.
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Taste of Chicago
Pritzker | Ruohonen attorney Rich Ruohonen is managing attorney for our Taste of Chicago / Pars Cove Salmonella cases, which involve a Salmonella outbreak with over 180 confirmed cases of Salmonella. Contact Rich Ruohonen regarding these cases at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free).
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen's recently published article addresses effective cross examination of the defence neuropsychologist.
Foodborne Outbreaks
- Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
- Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
- Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
- Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
- Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
- Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
- Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
- Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
- Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
- Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
- Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
- Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
- Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
- Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
- E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
- E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
- E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
- Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
- Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
- Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit
