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2002 Norovirus Outbreak Information
The Norovirus outbreaks listed here are only a selection from a long list of Norovirus 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 |
| Arkansas | 22 | Chicken Sandwich | Restaurant or Deli |
| California | 27 | Ice | Restaurant or Deli |
| California | 85 | Asparagus | Hotel |
| California | 50 | Tomato; Lettuce | School |
| California | 6 | Sushi | Restaurant or Deli |
| Connecticut | 113 | Deli Sandwich | Workplace |
| Florida | 34 | Ice | Camp |
| Florida | 40 | Cake | Private Home; Country Club |
| Georgia | 90 | Vegetable Tray and Dip | Church |
| Georgia | 22 | Carrot Salad | Church |
| Iowa | 41 | Chicken Salad | Restaurant or Deli |
| Indiana | 25 | Green Salad | Restaurant or Deli |
| Kansas | 29 | Ice | Restaurant or Deli |
| Louisiana | 32 | Raw Oysters | Restaurant or Deli |
| Massachusetts | 338 | Cake | Reception Hall |
| Maryland | 37 | Crab Cakes | Reception Hall |
| Michigan | 26 | Chicken Salad | School |
| Minnesota | 40 | Coleslaw | Catered Event |
| Minnesota | 44 | Submarine Sandwich | Workplace |
| Minnesota | 55 | Ham and Cheese | Golf Course |
| Minnesota | 50 | Candy | Amish Community |
| Minnesota | 250 | House Salad | Restaurant |
| Nevada | 31 | Roast Beef | Restaurant or Deli |
| New York | 46 | Cookies | Country Club |
| Ohio | 15 | Lettuce Salad | Restaurant |
| Oregon | 10 | Ranch Dressing | Restaurant or Deli |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | Gelatin; Cake | Private Home |
| Tennessee | 26 | Ground Beef | Church |
| Tennessee | 77 | Vegetable-Based Salad | Restaurant or Deli |
| Texas | 21 | Raw Oysters | Restaurant or Deli |
| Utah | 258 | Potato Salad | Restaurant or Deli |
| Virgina | 59 | Chicken; Potato Salad | Church |
| Virginia | 20 | Chicken Nuggets | Restaurant or Deli |
| West Virginia | 219 | Multiple Foods | Restaurant or Deli |
| Wisconsin | 59 | Submarine Sandwich | Private Home |
| Wyoming | 29 | Sandwich; Salad | Workplace |
Norovirus: Lawyers and Free Consulation
If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after a Norovirus infection or 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 Food Poisoning: Lawyer and Attorney.
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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.
Foodborne Outbreaks
- Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
- University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) E. coli: At least 8 people have been sickened, 7 of them students.
- Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- University of Michigan and MSU E. coli Lawsuit: 7 students at Michigan State University and 3 students at the University of Michigan have contracted E. coli infections.
- Hendricks Farm Campylobacter outbreak associated with Hendricks Farm & Dairy in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
- Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
- Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
- Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
- Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
- 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
