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Pritzker Olsen attorneys have appeared on CBS News, Fox news, and numerous local television stations throughout the country. They have recovered millions for victims of food poisoning outbreaks. To contact our law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our free consultation form.
South Shore Meats Recall
Suspect patties were collected and tested by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) after more than 20 school children and adults from Lincoln Middle School in Rhode Island, who had visited Camp Bournedale the week of October 13th, became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms. Read more about the Lincoln Middle School E. coli outbreak linked to Camp Bournedale.In a recent press release, E. coli Lawyer Fred Pritzker stated:
DPH is continuing to investigate the outbreak in cooperation with the Rhode Island Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More resources must be devoted to federal food safety. The current system is undermined by too much fragmentation of responsibility and not enough coordination between federal, state and local agencies.
One also has to wonder if microbiological testing is lax. Ground beef and other meat products should not be allowed to leave the manufacturer unless their safety is confirmed. Eating a hamburger should not be a high-risk activity.
There is now laboratory evidence that the ground beef collected at the camp is the same strain of E. coli O157:H7 confirmed in two of the Lincoln Middle School students who attended Camp Bournedale.
DPH is continuing to work with United States Department of Agriculture to identify all affected beef products that will need to be recalled. To date, the following South Shore Meats Company products have been recalled:
- 10-pound boxes containing 40, 4-ounce packages of "Beef Sirloin Patties."
- 7.5-pound boxes containing 12, 10-ounce packages of "Beef Teres Major Steaks Seasoned."
- Boxes of 24, 5-ounce packages of "BEEF BUTT STEAKS, (Filet Style)."
- 9-pound boxes containing 12, 12-ounce packages of "BEEF BUTT STEAK, Center Cut, (sirloin style)."
- 9-pound boxes containing 12, 12-ounce packages of "BEEF BUTT STEAK, Center Cut, (filet style)."
- 6.75-pound boxes containing 12, 9-ounce packages of "BEEF BUTT STEAK, Center Cut, (sirloin style)."
- Boxes of 16, 10-ounce packages of "Beef Top Butt Steaks Sirloin Style."
- Boxes of 20, 8-ounce packages of "Beef Butt Steaks Club Style."
- Boxes of 26, 6-ounce packages of "Beef Top Butt Steaks Sirloin Style."
- Boxes of 12, 10-ounce packages of "BEEF BUTT STEAKS, (Filet Style)."
- 6-pound boxes containing 16, 6-ounce packages of "Beef Filet Of Sirloin, Executive Cut."
- Boxes of 12, 8-ounce packages of "BEEF BUTT STEAKS, (Filet Style)."
If your child has been diagnosed with E. coli O157, contact Pritzker Olsen Attorneys. Our law firm is representing people sickened by E. coli O157, including people who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). E. coli HUS is the leading cause of kidney failure in children in the United States.

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Culebra Meat Market Beef Recall
Products included in the recall are beef stew meat, carne asada and ground beef produced by the company from Oct. 2 through Oct. 17, 2009. Products were sold to some San Antonio-area restaurants and in the company’s retail store, 2800 Culebra Road in San Antonio.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is investigating whether the products also were sold at other Culebra retail store locations in San Antonio.
Products sold to consumers at the company’s retail store were packaged in various weights and wrapped in white butcher paper with no markings. Products sold to restaurants were packed in 10-pound boxes labeled with the company and product names and lot codes 100209 through 101709. The boxes have the inspection label “TEXAS INSP. & PSD. 740” located inside an outline of the state of Texas.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is not aware of any illnesses associated with the recalled product.
Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 illness include bloody diarrhea and stomach pains. People with these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms typically occur two to nine days after exposure.
Infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can cause E. coli kidney failure or death.
For a free consultation with an E. coli lawyer about an E. coli lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online consultation form.
Labels: beef, beef investigation, beef recall, E coli lawyer
Beef Trimmings Recalled by Processor
According to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), these fresh beef trim products were produced on June 2, 2009, and were distributed to retail establishments for further processing in North Carolina and South Carolina. The problem was discovered through FSIS microbiological sampling.
FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a physician and call a food safety lawyer if an E. coli O157:H7 infection is confirmed.
National food poisoning law firm PritzkerOlsen, P.A., currently represents victims of E. coli O157:H7 from recent outbreaks. The firm is involved in practically every major outbreak of foodborne illness and has collected millions for victims. To contact an E. coli lawyer at PritzkerOlsen, call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete one of our forms for a free case consultation.
The Snow Creek recall pertains to various sizes of cryovac bags of beef trimmings stamped with USDA Establishment No. 20478 and a "sell-by'' date of 6/02/09.
Labels: beef recall, E coli lawyer
Ready-to-eat Meats Recalled
The recall anouncement was made today in conjunction with the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Sold under many different brands, the meat and poultry products were produced on May 29 and June 1. They were distributed to wholesale distributors in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. The distribution of the products was limited to wholesale distributors.
The products in question bear one of two USDA establishment numbers: 1583 and P-18209. They include cooked ham with water added, turkey ham, white turkey, honey ham, sliced turkey breast, luncheon loaf, and cotto salami.
The brands involved include Valu Time, Thank You by Cameco, Quality Meats, Red Osgood, Pro's Ranch, Mrs Stratton's, Meijer Brand, Lay's Classic Meats, IGA Brand, Food Club, Fas Chek, El Primero, Clear Valu, Bridgeford and Appleton.
Click here to see the complete recall list.
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E. coli Prompts Oregon Beef Recall
The recall was announced late Tuesday, June 2, in conjunction with the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The recall was classified as "Class I Health Risk High,' but the FSIS said it had not received any complaints of illnesses tied to the contamination.
The company recalling the ground beef is Portland-based SP Provisions, which sold some product under the SP Provisions brand and other product under Cascade Natural Beef brand. It was sold in Washington and Oregon.
E. coli O157:H7 is a deadly pathogen that is particularly dangerous to young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. In healthy adults, an infection may not require treatment. But the risk of serious illness includes Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, a complication of
an E. coli infection that can cause kidney failure and is the leading cause of E. coli deaths.If you or someone you know has been sickened by ground beef consumed recently at a restaurant, cafeteria, hotel or other institutional kitchen in Washington or Oregon, see a physician. In addition, call an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker Olsen Attorneys, a national food safety law firm that has collected tens of millions of dollars for victims of food poisoning.
Pritzker Olsen is involved in virtually all major outbreaks of foodborne illness and is one of the few law firms in the country practicing extensively in foodborne illness litigation. Our lawyers can be reached at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or contact us by completing a free case consultation form.
- Here is the recall list provided by FSIS: Cascade Natural Beef Brand 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016G." Five-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016C." Fifteen-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "13-016GP."
- SP Provisions Brand: 5-pound and 10-pound bags of ground beef. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136." Five-pound and 10-pound bags of chili grind. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136C." Fifteen-pound boxes of ground beef patties. Each package bears the identifying case code "01-136P."
- Each identifying case code is preceded by the date code "040809" through "052809," signifying the production date in "month/date/year" format, i.e. April 8, 2009 through May 28. Additionally, each product bears the establishment number "EST. 2866" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These ground beef products were produced on various dates from April 8, 2009 through May 28, 2009.
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Recall: Ground Beef With Metal Clips
t a Class III event: "Health Risk Low.''Labels: beef recall, ground beef recall, Holten Meat recall, metal clips in meat
48 Tons of Ground Beef Recalled
Authorities are investigating whether the E. coli death of a 7-year-old Cleveland girl is part of the outbreak.
The recall by Valley Meats, announced by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), included frozen beef patties and refrigerated loose ground beef packaged under various labels. The hamburger was produced March 10 and the Ohio Department of Health first reported the state's cluster of E. coli illnesses on May 13, FSIS said.

Of the three Ohio E. coli O157:H7 infections that match each other, two of the victims were hospitalized but all three recovered. One was a 3-year-old girl, another was a 24-year-old man and the third was a 71-year-old man.
National food poisoning and food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys is monitoring the outbreak and advising anyone who believes they may be sick from eating contaminated ground beef from Valley Meats to see a physician immediately. The firm has extensive experience representing victims of E. coli 0157:H7 and is currently representing the Ohio family of Nellie Napier, an 80-year-old woman from Medina County who died of Salmonella poisoning in the peanut butter
To reach an E. coli lawyer at our firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 or write to us online to receive a free case consultation.
The 48 tons of potentially tainted hamburger were distributed nationwide to restaurants and food service accounts, mostly in 10-pound cases. But some packages weighed as much as 40 lbs.
All the packages contain a USDA establishment number of 5712. At least a dozen of the ground beef packages were shipped as generics, without a specified brand name. Other packages of ground beef included in the recall include the following brand names: 3S, Grillmaster, J&B, Klub, Thick 'N Savory and Ultimate.
For a complete list of the recalled items click here.
Labels: beef recall, class action lawsuit, ground beef food poisoning, valley meats
Ground Beef Recall Lawsuit
- The USDA-FSIS has tested a sample of the ground beef and found E. coli contamination
- A processor or distributor of ground beef has tested a sample of ground beef and found E. coli contamination
- Health officials have received reports of illness that may be associated with the ground beef
E. coli contamination is preventable with good sanitation measures. Contaminated ground beef should never be distributed, but it is because there is not adequate testing and some companies disregard a positive test and distribute the ground beef anyway.
The bottom line is that serious injury and death from E. coli-contaminated ground is preventable, but certain companies are more interested in profits than people.
Suing the Bad Guys
Our attorneys are in the business of suing the bad guys who are responsible for serious injury and death resulting from the consumption of E. coli-contaminated ground beef. We also fight for changes in policy and law that will help prevent E. coli outbreaks.We have recovered millions for E. coli victims and their families.
In each case, we establish a causal link between the illness and the ground beef with both epidemiological and microbiological evidence. This process may reveal a number of parties that can be sued for compensation. Even when a ground beef recall is involved, numerous parties in addition to the party initiating the recall may be liable.
Our attorneys take the time to thoroughly interview the victim and his or her family to determine how much compensation to seek. To do this, we fly all over the country. In a recent case, Attorney Fred Pritzker spent two days in an intensive care unit with an E. coli victim and her family. The E. coli victim had developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and was close to death. Fred got to know the family well and better understood what our client meant to them and the community. This personal approach makes us better attorneys and provides families with a measure of peace because they feel like they can trust us.
Compensation for E. coli victims and their families may include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Cost of care
- Loss of income
- Pain and suffering
Labels: beef recall, ground beef recall, lawsuit
A & G Brand Ground Beef Recall in NY
The recalled ground beef products were produced on April 29 and distributed to restaurants in western New York.
If anyone is sickened by the recalled meat, they may have claims against Alex & George Wholesale, Inc., the restaurant where they ate the contaminated ground beef, and other parties for the following damages:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Disability
E. coli bacteria have an incubation period as long as 10 days, but it is usually between 3 and 8 days. Because this potentially-contaminated meat was produced on April 29, people may not experience symptoms of E. coli for a few more days.Contact an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker Olsen if you or a loved one is diagnosed with E. coli food poisoning.
The following products are subject to recall:
- 10-pound poly bag of "A & G Brand BULK GROUND BEEF"
- 10-pound poly bag of "A & G Brand 'HOT SAUCE' SPECIAL BLEND"
- 25-pound poly bag of "A & G Brand BULK GROUND BEEF"
- 30-pound poly bag of "A & G Brand BULK GROUND BEEF"
- 10-pound case of (3-1) "A & G Brand GROUND BEEF PATTIES"
- 10-pound case of (5-1) "A & G Brand GROUND BEEF PATTIES"
- 10-pound case of "A & G Brand 'Homestyle Press' GROUND BEEF PATTIES"
- 10-pound case of (6-1) "A & G Brand GROUND BEEF PATTIES"
- Cases containing 48, 4.25-ounce"A & G Brand GROUND BEEF PATTIES 'PUCKS'"
- Cases containing 48, 5-ounce "A & G Brand 'Homestyle Press' GROUND BEEF PATTIES"
- Cases containing 48, 5-ounce (4-1) "A & G Brand 'Homestyle Press' GROUND BEEF PATTIES"
- Cases containing 48, 5-ounce "A & G Brand GROUND BEEF PATTIES 'PUCKS.'"
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