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2002 Salmonella Outbreak Information
Salmonella Outbreak Information: 2002 Statistics
The Salmonella outbreaks listed here are only a selection from a long list of Salmonella outbreaks that occurred in 2002. To read the complete Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list, go to CDC Foodborne Outbreaks 2002. It is interesting to note the many kinds of Salmonella bacteria, all of which can make people sick. It is also interesting to note the many foods that have been the source of Salmonella outbreaks. With raw fruits and vegetables, the Salmonella contamination is usually caused by contact with raw eggs or poultry. Learn more about Salmonella.
| Type | State | Victims | Food Product | Location |
| Salmonella Agona | Washington | 17 | Goat | Private Home |
| Salmonella Anatum | Tennessee | 16 | Salsa | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Berta | Washington | 29 | Watermelon; Cantaloupe; Grapes | Church |
| Salmonella Brandenburg | Idaho | 17 | Barbecue | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Choleraesuis | Texas | 33 | Mashed Potatoes | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | California | 90 | Beef; Pork | Church; Private Home |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Iowa | 47 | Mashed Potatoes | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Kentucky | 6 | Homemade Ice Cream | Fair |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Minnesota | 23 | Fried Rice | Private Home |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | New York | 146 | Multiple Foods | Country Club |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Ohio | 34 | Stuffing | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Texas | 700 | Salsa | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Virginia | 40 | House Salad | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Wisconsin | 44 | Chicken Parmesan Sandwich | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Group B | California | 8 | Coleslaw | School |
| Salmonella Hartford | Wisconsin | 43 | Refried Beans | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Heidelberg | Delaware | 21 | Cheese Sauce; Buffalo Wings | Nursing Home |
| Salmonella Heidelberg | Missouri | 104 | Macaroni and Cheese | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Heidelberg | North Carolina | 239 | Beef Gravy; Mashed Potatoes | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Javiana | Florida | 159 | Tomato | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Johannesburg | Florida | 56 | Mustard Greens; Potato Salad | Picnic |
| Salmonella Newport | Arkansas | 7 | Baked Beans | Camp |
| Salmonella Newport | California | 21 | Beef | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Newport | Colorado | 51 | Fruit Salad | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Poona | Maryland | 26 | Cantaloupe | Nursing Home |
| Salmonella Stanley | California | 8 | Barbecue Chicken; Carne Asada | Picnic |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | Kansas | 10 | Homemade Ice Cream | Private Home |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | Ohio | 107 | Unpasteurized Milk | Restaurant or Deli; Private Home |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | Wyoming | 116 | Pasteurized Milk | School |
Salmonella: Attorneys and Free Consultation
If you or someone you love has been a victim of Salmonella poisoning or any other food poisoning, 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 senior partner Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: 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.
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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