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Taste of Chicago Salmonella Outbreak

Pritzker | Ruohonen is representing several victims of the Salmonella outbreak linked to the Pars Cove Persian Cuisine booth at Taste of Chicago. The firm has recently settled a Salmonella lawsuit involving an outbreak linked to a restaurant.

On July 3, 2008, attorney Rich Ruohonen filed a Pars Cove lawsuit on behalf of 10 people who contracted Salmonella infections after eating at the Pars Cove Persian Cuisine booth at the 2007 Taste of Chicago. He was interviewed by NBC affilliate WMAQ regarding this case. Watch the video.

Attorneys at our law firm have gained a national reputation and have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications. In recognition of their accomplishments, Pritzker | Ruohonen attorneys Fred Pritzker, Rich Ruohonen and Elliot Olsen have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. To contact a Salmonella lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online consultation form.

Taste of Chicago Salmonella Heidelberg Outbreak

In the aftermath of the Taste of Chicago, 790 people reported that they became ill after they ate food purchased from the Pars Cove booth at Taste of Chicago.

182 of the 790 cases were confirmed Salmonella infections. Of the 182 confirmed cases, 169 were identified as Salmonella Heidelberg, one of the more common Salmonella serotypes in the United States.

A total of 38 people are known to have been hospitalized.

We are representing a number of people who had confirmed cases of Salmonella. These people experienced severe symptoms and serious complications. They aquired medical expenses, lost income due to the inability to work and experienced pain and suffering that was off the charts. We are actively seeking money compensation for our clients. If you were diagnosed with Salmonella after eating at the Taste of Chicago, please contact Rich Ruohonen, the managing attorney for our Taste of Chicago / Pars Cove cases. Rich can be reached at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free). If you call after business hours, please leave him a message.

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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).

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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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