E. coli Outbreak Linked to Fresh Spinach: Lawyer and Attorney

Fresh spinach has been linked to a national E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has sickened almost 100 people in 19 states, including Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wisconsin. One person in Wisconsin has died and at least 14 people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious kidney disease that is the leading cause of kidney failure in children in the United States. Hemoliytic uremic syndrome has a 3%-5% mortality rate. Most patients who develop HUS require dialysis, about one-fourth have seizures and some develop diabetes mellitus. About 50% of patients require dialysis due to kidney failure, 25% experience seizures, and 5% suffer from diabetes mellitus.

The FDA issued a warning that consumers should not eat packaged fresh spinach. Natural Selection Foods has recalled fresh spinach sold under several brands. Learn about the brands involved in the E. coli lawsuit linked to spinach. A lawsuit has been filed against Dole on behalf of an Oregon woman. Dole was also implicated in the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in 2005 involving fresh, bagged lettuce. Pritzker | Ruohonen was the first to file a lawsuit against Dole on behalf of a victim of that outbreak.

E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Bagged, Fresh Spinach: Lawyer with Experience and a Record of Success
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with E. coli after eating bagged, fresh spinach, a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen is available for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., is a Minnesota law firm that is one of the few in the United States that practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation, including E. coli lawsuits. The firm has collected millions of dollars on behalf of victims of E. coli O157:H7 and other foodborne outbreaks.

Fred Pritzker, president of Pritzker | Ruohonen, has over 29 years of experience. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also achieved status as a Certified Civil Advocate from the National Board of Trial Advocacy and as a Certified Trial Specialist from the Minnesota State Bar Association. In recognition of his accomplishments, other lawyers selected him for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. To contact Fred Pritzker, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill out our online consultation form.

Pritzker | Ruohonen is a national law firm and represents clients throughout the United States, including Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Kentuky, Michigan, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wisconsin. The firm has offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and will meet with clients at a location that is convenient to them.

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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