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Botulism Recall

The following information is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen & Accoiates, P.A., a leading foodborne illness litigation law firm. The firm has a national reputation in this area and has been interviewed by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other publications. To contact an attorney at the firm about a botulism poisoning lawsuit, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form.

Frozen Croaker Recall

Grand Supercenter, Inc. of Lyndhurst, NJ has announced an HC Fresh frozen croaker recall due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause botulism. Botulism is a potentially-fatal form of food poisoning. Read more about the HC Fresh frozen croaker recall.

Botulism Recall: Bean Salad Recall

FDA has announced a bean salad recall due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. The manufacturer, Walker's Food Products Company of North Kansas City, Missouri, recalled its 16oz. packages of Four Bean Salad packaged under the Kay’s Gourmet brand name and 5-lb. and 10-lb. containers of Four Bean Salad packaged under the Walker’s Food Products Co. brand name. Read about the Walker's Food and Kay's Gourmet bean salad recall.

Botulism Recall: Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Canned Chili

Pritzker | Ruohonen has been contacted by a possible victim of the botulism outbreak linked to hot dog chili sauce. Two children in Texas and an Indiana couple who ate these products became seriously ill and have been hospitalized. Learn more about the botulism-chili sauce recall and possible lawsuit. Read about the related recall of canned chili and other products and the botulism case possibly associated with Kroger Chili with Beans.

Botulism: Italian Olives

The FDA has made an urgent announcement regarding the Italian olives recalled due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. The affected brands include: Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia. All sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola, Nocerella and Castelvetrano type olives are affected. Learn more about the recalled Italian olives.

Botulism Recall: Earth's Best Organic Baby Food

February 16, 2007 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use certain jars of Earth’s Best Organic 2 Apple Peach Barley Wholesome Breakfast baby food because of the risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause botulism, a life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Learn more about the recall of Earth's Best organic baby food due to risk of botulism.

Botulism Recall: Russian Sea Atlantic Herring

January 30, 2007 -- Royal International Trading, Inc. is recalling uneviscerated "Russian Sea" Atlantic herring. "Russian Sea" Atlantic herring was discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel confirmed that the fish had not been eviscerated prior to processing. Learn more about the herring recalled due to botulism risk.

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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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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

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