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2004 Salmonella Outbreak Information
Salmonella Outbreak Information: 2004 CDC Statistics
The following statistics were made public by the CDC in December of 2005. There were a total of 122 reported Salmonella outbreaks. For the full list, see the CDC list of 2004 bacterial foodborne outbreaks
Selected 2004 Salmonella Outbreak Statistics
| Type | State | Victims | Food Product | Location |
| Salmonella Agona | Minnesota | 24 | Turkey Sandwich | Private Home |
| Salmonella Amager | Hawaii | 31 | Cake | Community Center |
| Salmonella Anatum | New York | 108 | Roast Beef; Other | Picnic |
| Salmonella Braenerup | Maryland | 137 | Roma Tomatoes | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Arizona | 18 | Shrimp Cocktail | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | North Carolina | 30 | Rutabaga | Church or Temple |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Pennsylvania | 4 | Eggs, Over Easy | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | Pennsylvania | 16 | Potato Salad; Eggs | Picnic; Private Home |
| Salmonella Heidelberg | Arizona | 15 | Smoked Turkey | Church or Temple; Private Home |
| Salmonella Heidelberg | California | 9 | Hard Boiled Egg | Daycare |
| Salmonella Heidelberg | California | 78 | Turkey Sandwich | Restaurant or Deli; Private Home; Workplace |
| Salmonella 1,4,5,12:i:- | California | 25 | Tortilla Chips | Private Home |
| Salmonella Infantis | Illinois | 53 | Salsa | Private Home |
| Salmonella Istanbul | New York | 42 | Chicken Salad | Hospital |
| Salmonella Javiana | Florida | 24 | Green Salad | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Montevideo | South Dakota | 16 | Smoked Turkey | Private Home |
| Salmonella Newport | California | 100 | Pasteurized Milk | Multiple Locations |
| Salmonella Newport | Maryland | 97 | Iceberg Lettuce | Restaurant or Deli |
| Salmonella Newport | Minnesota | 49 | Turkey and Gravy | Restaurant or Deli; Workplace |
| Salmonella Ohio | Illinois | 20 | Pork | Private Home |
| Salmonella Thompson | California | 100 | Chicken | Ballroom |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | Maryland | 12 | Beef Lasagna | Private Home |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | Michigan | 9 | Pork | Private Home |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | Pennsylvania | 13 | Homemade Ice Cream | Church or Temple |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | Wisconsin | 21 | Chicken Salad | Prison |
Salmonella: Attorney and Free Consultation
If you or someone you love has been a victim of Salmonella poisoning or any other food poisoning, contact attorney Fred Pritzker at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. Call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in the online consultation form. To learn about 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.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen's recently published article addresses effective cross examination of the defence neuropsychologist.
Foodborne Outbreaks
- 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
