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Totino's Pizza E. coli Outbreak: Symptoms and Medical Treatment
What to Do if Someone in Your Family Ate Some Recalled Totino’s or Jeno’s Pizza
If someone in your family ate some recalled Totino’s or Jeno’s pizza, you will need to watch for symptoms of E. coli for at most 10 days after consumption of the pizza. The incubation period for E. coli O157:H7 is usually between 3 and 4 days, but it can take as long as 10 days for E. coli symptoms to manifest.
Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 include abdominal cramping, watery / bloody diarrhea, nausea and sometimes a fever. Even “mild” cases of E. coli O157:H7 will be noticeably different from the flu. The pain is intense and the diarrhea can be explosive. If you get E. coli, it will be one of the worst experiences of your life.
[A woman who works at our firm makes her children guzzle down cranberry juice for days if she thinks they have eaten a product that may be contaminated with E. coli. There is some scientific evidence to support the theory that cranberry juice may be able to prevent an E. coli infection, but we do not know of any published research on the amount and concentration of cranberry juice that would be necessary to make a difference.]
If anyone in your family experiences E. coli symptoms, especially the bloody diarrhea, seek medical attention immediately and tell them about the exposure to the potentially contaminated Jeno’s or Totino’s pizza. Special tests will need to be done to determine if the E. coli infection is E. coli O157:H7, and further testing will need to be done if E. coli O157:H7 is involved to determine if the DNA fingerprint of the bacteria matches the Jeno’s-Totino’s-outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7. Contact an E. coli lawyer at our office if there is an E. coli O157:H7 diagnosis.
Please note what the CDC has to say about treatment of an E. coli O157:H7 infection:
If someone in your family ate some recalled Totino’s or Jeno’s pizza, you will need to watch for symptoms of E. coli for at most 10 days after consumption of the pizza. The incubation period for E. coli O157:H7 is usually between 3 and 4 days, but it can take as long as 10 days for E. coli symptoms to manifest.
Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 include abdominal cramping, watery / bloody diarrhea, nausea and sometimes a fever. Even “mild” cases of E. coli O157:H7 will be noticeably different from the flu. The pain is intense and the diarrhea can be explosive. If you get E. coli, it will be one of the worst experiences of your life.
[A woman who works at our firm makes her children guzzle down cranberry juice for days if she thinks they have eaten a product that may be contaminated with E. coli. There is some scientific evidence to support the theory that cranberry juice may be able to prevent an E. coli infection, but we do not know of any published research on the amount and concentration of cranberry juice that would be necessary to make a difference.]
If anyone in your family experiences E. coli symptoms, especially the bloody diarrhea, seek medical attention immediately and tell them about the exposure to the potentially contaminated Jeno’s or Totino’s pizza. Special tests will need to be done to determine if the E. coli infection is E. coli O157:H7, and further testing will need to be done if E. coli O157:H7 is involved to determine if the DNA fingerprint of the bacteria matches the Jeno’s-Totino’s-outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7. Contact an E. coli lawyer at our office if there is an E. coli O157:H7 diagnosis.
Please note what the CDC has to say about treatment of an E. coli O157:H7 infection:
Antibiotics should not be used to treat this infection, and it is thought that treatment with some antibiotics could lead to kidney complications. Antidiarrheal agents, such as loperamide (Imodium®), should also be avoided.Your doctor should know this information.
Jeno's and Totino's Lawsuit and E. coli Outbreak Information
JENO’S AND TOTINO’S LAWSUIT AND LAWYER: Below is a CDC update of the Jeno’s and Totino’s Pizza E. coli outbreak. Pritzker | Ruohonen, a leading E. coli law firm, is providing this information as a public service. Pritzker | Ruohonen is investigating the E. coli outbreak linked to Jeno's / Totino's pizza, products of General Mills. For a free consultation regarding a Jeno's / Totino's lawsuit (General Mills will be a plaintiff), contact Pritzker | Ruohonen toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form on the right for review by an E. coli lawyer at the firm.
CDC Update Regarding the Jeno’s and Totino’s Pizza E. coli Outbreak: Investigation of Outbreak of Human Infections Caused by E. coli O157:H7
The Tennessee State Department of Health and CDC are collaborating with public health officials in multiple states and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) to investigate an ongoing multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections in humans. A study comparing foods eaten by ill persons to foods eaten by well persons showed that eating frozen pizza that contained pepperoni and was produced by the General Mills company under the brand names of Totino's or Jeno's was the likely source of the illness. [This epidemiological evidence will be important in a Jeno’s / Totino’s lawsuit.]As of November 1st, at least 21 isolates of E. coli O157:H7 with an indistinguishable genetic fingerprint have been collected from ill persons in 10 states: Illinois (1 person), Kentucky (3), Missouri (2), New York (2), Ohio (1), Pennsylvania (1), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (8), Virginia (1), and Wisconsin (1). [Each E. coli outbreak involves a genetically-unique E. coli O157:H7 strain; therefore, anyone sickened by an outbreak-strain of E. coli O157:H7 is part of the outbreak. Genetic fingerprint patterns will play an important role in a Jeno’s / Totino’s lawsuit.]
Persons became ill between July 20, 2007, and October 10, 2007. The age of ill persons ranges from 1 to 65 years with a median age of 9; 53% of ill persons are female. At least 8 people have been hospitalized, and 4 have developed a type of kidney failure known as hemolytic-uremic syndrome, or HUS. No deaths have been reported.
The Tennessee State Department of Health, working with CDC and health officials in several other states, coordinated a study to identify the source of these infections. Eating a Totino's or Jeno's brand frozen pizza containing pepperoni was significantly associated with illness. The source of contamination of the pizzas is not known at this time. Company officials are working closely with CDC, USDA-FSIS, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state health and agricultural departments to identify the source of the contamination. General Mills has ceased shipment of all frozen pizza products that contain pepperoni and has announced a voluntary recall. Read about the Jeno's and Totino's pizza recall.
Consumers should not eat recalled Totino's or Jeno's brand frozen pizzas that contain pepperoni as a topping. Anyone who has eaten the product but did not become ill need not take any special action. People who are ill with diarrhea within a week of consuming this type of frozen pizza should seek medical care and let their doctor know about the exposure.
If you or your child is diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7 after eating a Jeno’s or Totino’s pizza, an E. coli lawyer at our firm is available for a free consultation regarding a Jeno’s / Totino’s lawsuit. We are one of the few law firms in the country that practices extensively in the area of E. coli litigation. This experience translates into the ability to come to the negotiating knowing what an E. coli case is worth. Contact us.
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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