California E. coli

Pritzker | Ruohonen, a leading E. coli litigation law firm, is monitoring a number of California E. coli outbreaks that may be connected to ground beef recalls. If you or your child has been diagnosed with an E. coli infection, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation. If you retain the firm, we will take measures to determine if the case of E. coli O157:H7 is connected to recalled ground beef, another food product, and/or a restaurant; 2) consult with epidemiologists and microbiologists; 3) and pursue claims against any parties that may be responsibe for the illness. To contact Pritzker | Ruohonen, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the online consultation form.

Recent California E. coli Outbreaks

Souplantation: March 2007 - 15 people who ate at the Lake Forest, California, Souplantation between March 23 and 25 contracted E. coli infections. These cases have been connected to a recall of 75,000 of ground beef by United Food Group LLC. Even if a connection was not made between the ground beef and Souplantation, restaurants are responsible for food poisoning caused by their food.
Bakersfield Backyard Waterslide Event: May 2007 - Kerns County Health officials reported that a backyard waterslide party in Bakersfield, California, was connected to an E. coli outbreak that sickened 12 people, 11 of them children. Kerns county officials believe 2 children contracted E. coli from an unknown source. United Food Group LLC recently recalled 75,000 of ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Health officials are looking at a link between the recall and this outbreak. Even if the recalled ground beef was not the source of this outbreak, when someone is injured on another person's property, the injured person has a claim under premises liability laws. In most instances homeowner's insurance pays the injured person.
E. coli outbreak in the Fresno, California, Area: June 2007 - Health officials are still investigating an E. coli outbreak in the Fresno, California, area that may be associated with a meat product from Meat Market, an area eatery. People who attended three parties in the Fresno area have reported symptoms consistent with E. coli infections. According to a story in the Fresno Bee, all three events were catered by Meat Market.

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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