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E. coli Lawyers
E. coli bacteria Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. has a national reputation, and lawyers at the firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications.  In recognigion of their accomplishments, Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine (2008 and previous years). To contact our law firm about an E. coli lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our lawyers or submit our online E. coli case consultation form on this page.

Below, attorney Fred Pritzker discusses proving a foodborne illness case and obtaining compensation for you for injuries and losses.



E. coli Outbreaks

JBS Swift Beef Recall
At least 18 cases of E. coli have been associated with eating JBS Swift Beef Company beef products. Prompted by this E. coli outbreak, JBS Swift recalled about 380,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Read about a possible JBS Swift Beef Company lawsuit.

Nestle Lawsuit
An E. coli outbreak that has sickened over 70 people in 30 states may have been caused by E. coli-contaminated Nestle Toll House cookie dough, according to the FDA, CDC and state health officials. Read about a Toll House lawsuit and a Toll House recall.

Maine E. coli Outbreak
Maine CDC is investigating a cluster of 7 shiga toxin positive E.coli O157:H7 (STEC) cases in Cumberland and York counties that occurred among residents over the past month (case onset dates of April 17 to May 17).  Of the 7 Maine E. coli cases, 4 cases match by Pulse-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE) and are considered part of a national cluster.

Ground Beef E. coli Outbreak
An investigation of E. coli infections associated with consumption of ground beef has sickened people in Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania. One 7-year-old Cleveland girl may have died in the outbreak. Read about the Ohio E. coli outbreak, the Valley Meats ground beef recall, Illinois E. coli outbreak, and Pennsylvania E. coli outbreak.

E. coli Death Prompts Call for Passage of Food Safety Law
In light of the May 17 death of Abigail (Abby) Fenstermaker, a seven-year-old Cleveland girl, Pritzker Olsen, P.A., a national food safety law firm, is calling for quick passage of H.R. 875, a food safety bill introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro on February 4, 2009.

Call for Valley Meats to Pay Medical Expenses (Medical Bills) of E. coli Victims and Their Families
"We are calling on Valley Meats and any restaurants involved in the outbreak to act responsibly and pay for the medical expenses and lost wages of those who contracted E. coli infections,'' said attorney Fred Pritzker, founder and president of national food poisoning and food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen Attorneys."While other legal issues, including compensation for pain and suffering, are pending. The families deserve that peace of mind.''

Cantaloupe Lawsuit
We are investigation an E. coli outbreak that may be associated with consumption of cantaloupe.

Western National Stock Show Denver E. coli
A Colorado E. coli outbreak has seriously sickened at least 20 people, most of them children. Health officials suspect that the outbreak is connected to the Western National Stock Show held in Denver in January.

Iowa E. coli: Apple Cider
Six people have confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 that may be associated with apple cider. Two children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and are on dialysis. Iowa health officials have not disclosed what they believe is the source of the outbreak.

Colorado E. coli
A Colorado E. coli outbreak has been associated with Jimmy John's. The outbreak began at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where students and others were sickened. Read about the Univeristy of Colorado (UC) E. coli outbreak.

Michigan E. coli: Lettuce
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has associated 26 cases of E. coli O157:H7 with bagged, industrial-sized packages of iceberg lettuce sold through wholesale venues (Aunt Mid's lawsuit) to restaurants and institutions (University of Michigan and MSU E. coli lawsuit).

Idaho E. coli
An E. coli outbreak at Little Leggs Daycare in Idaho has led to eight confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7.

Vermont E. coli
On October 10, 2008, the Vermont Department of Health warned consumers not to eat undercooked meat because it has identified 8 cases of E. coli O157:H7 in Vermont.

California E. coli
A California E. coli outbreak has sickened attendees of the BBQ Benefit in Forest Ranch, California. Health officials have determined that contaminated beef tri-tip was the source of the outbreak.

MSU E. coli
At least 10 Michigan State University students have contracted E. coli O157:H7 infections.

South Dakota Boy in Hospital with HUS
A four-year-old from Brandon, South Dakota is in a Minneapolis Hospitalwith hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), probably from an E. coli O157:H7 infection.  South Dakota health officials are investigating this illness along with others that may be part of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.

Oklahoma E. coli
An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may have sickened over 300 people. One person has died (E. coli wrongful death). The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported that a majority of the people sickened ate at the Country Cottage, a Locust Grove restaurant. Read Country Cottage lawsuit information.

Multi-State Outbreak Linked to Nebraska Beef
State and federal health officials have linked 31 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 to Nebraska Beef, Ltd. products sold under the Coleman brand. People in 12 states were sickened: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The recalled Coleman products were sold by grocery stores, including but not limited to Whole Foods Market.

Massachusetts E. coli Outbreak
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed 7 cases of E. coli O157:H7. Health officials have associated recalled Nebraska Beef, Ltd. ground beef sold under the Coleman brand by Whole Foods Market with this outbreak. Read about a Nebraska Beef lawsuit and a Whole Foods Market lawsuit.

Virginia E. coli Outbreak at Goshen Scout Reservation
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157 infection among recent attendees of a Boy Scout reservation located in Goshen, Virginia, Goshen Scout Reservation.

Georgia E. coli, Barbecue Pit Lawsuit and Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Lawsuit.
An E. coli outbreak in Georgia has been linked to the Barbecue Pit in Moultrie, Georgia. Our lawyers are representing 3 Georgia E. coli victims. This outbreak also been linked to the multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Kroger Co. and Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Read more about Georgia Ecoli.

Nebraska Beef and Kroger Lawsuit
Our law firm has filed a lawsuit in Ohio against Kroger Co. and Nebraksa Beef, Ltd. on behalf of our client Zachary Everhart.

E. coli - Multistate Outbreak Linked to Kroger Ground Beef and Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Ground Beef Components
There are now 49 confirmed cases in an E. coli outbreak in Michigan (Michigan E. coli), Ohio (Ohio E. coli), Georgia (Georgia E. coli), Indiana, Kentucky, New York and Utah linked to Kroger ground beef and Nebraska ground beef components. In response to this outbreak, Kroger has recalled an undetermined amount of ground beef. Read about the Kroger recall and a Kroger E. coli lawsuit. Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled over 5 million pounds of ground beef. Read about a hamburger lawsuit and the Nebraska Beef recall.

E. coli - Washington E. coli Outbreak Associated with Lettuce
9 people from Thurston and Pierce Counties have lab-confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 that may be linked to bagged lettuce. Federal, state and local health officials are investigating this outbreak. Read about the Washington E. coli-Lettuce outbreak and lawsuit information. Read our press release about the Washington lettuce E. coli outbreak.

Minnesota Preschool E. coli Outbreak
An E. coli outbreak at Wonder World Preschool in the town of Slayton, Minnesota has led to eight confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7. One child has been hospitalized and is showing signs of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Read about the Minnesota E. coli outbreak linked to Wonder World Preschool.

E. coli - Washington E. coli Outbreak Associated with Lettuce
9 people from Thurston and Pierce Counties have lab-confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 that may be linked to bagged lettuce. Federal, state and local health officials are investigating this outbreak. Read about the Washington E. coli-Lettuce outbreak and lawsuit information.

Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
Nebraska E. coli outbreak associated with roast beef has sickened at least 14 people. Epidemiological evidence indicates that those sickened ate the roast beef at a private event at a Sarpy County reception hall on March 26, 2008. Read more about the Nebraska E. coli outbreak associated with roast beef.

Rochester Meat Recall - California and Wisconsin E. coli Outbreak
Rochester Meat Company has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. At least 6 people have contracted E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with eating Rochester Meat Company ground beef served in restaurants and food service institutions in Wisconsin and California. Read more about the Rochester Meat Company recall and lawsuit.

Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall
General Mills has recalled about 414,000 cases of Jeno's and Totino's Pizza because pepperoni on the pizzas may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Learn more about the Jeno's and Totino's Pizza recall.

E. coli Outbread Linked to Sam's Club Hamburgers
Health officials in several states are investigating cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection associated with eating Cargill hamburger patties purchased from Sam’s Club stores in August and September.  5 people from Minnesota, 4 people from Wisconsin, 2 children from North Carolina, and 3 children from Tennessee have laboratory-confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 associated with the Cargill / Sam's Club hamburgers.  Read about the Cargill hamburger recall.  Another recent recall of hamburger patties sold at Sam's Club is associated with a separate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak.  Read about the Topps and Sam's Choice hamburger recall.

Indiana: Galena Elementary School E.coli
There are now 7 confirmed cases and 6 probable cases of E. coli in Floyd County, Indiana.  Most of the people sickened  are elementary students who attend Galena Elementary School in Floyds Knobs, Indiana.  Read more about the Galena Elementary School E. coli outbreak.

E. coli: Topps Hamburgers
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is currently representing victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to ground beef products, including hamburgers.  At least 30 cases of E. coli have been linked to Topps hamburgers.  In response, Topps Meat Company has recalled approximately 21,700,000 pounds of hamburgers due to possible E. coli contamination.  The recalled hamburger was distributed to food service institutions in the New York metropolitan area and to retail establishments nationwide, including the states of Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Learn more about the Topps hamburgers recall and a possible Topps hamburgers lawsuit.  Read the New York Department of Health update on the New York E. coli outbreak linked to Topps hamburgers.  Read about Pennsylvania E. coli cases and Topps lawsuit information and about New Jersey E. coli cases and Topps lawsuit information.  Read the CDC update of the Topps hamburger E. coli outbreak.

Rancherito E. coli Cases
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is investigating what appears to be an E. coli outbreak associated with El Rancherito restaurant in Effingham, Illinois.  Six people have confirmed cases of E. coli O157 after eating at El Rancherito.  All of them were hospitalized.  Learn more about the E. coli cases and a possible El Rancherito lawsuit.

E. coli: Piggly Wiggly Ground Beef Recall
Certain Piggly Wiggly ground beef may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.  Two people contracted confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 after eating ground beef purchased at Piggly Wiggly stores in Monroe and Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Learn more about the Piggly Wiggly ground beef E. coli recall.

E. coli: Stew Leonard's Ground Beef in Yonkers, New York
The Stew Leonard’s store in Yonkers, New York, has recalled 96% lean ground round because three people from one family have contracted E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with consuming ground beef sold at the store.  Read the press release regarding the Stew Leonard's ground beef recall and E. coli lawsuit information.

Oregon and Washington E. coli: Ground Beef Sold at Safeway, QFC, and Fred Meyer
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is monitoring the an E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef that is associated with 8 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7.  The ground beef was sold at Safeway, QFC, and Fred Meyer stores in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho under the "Northwest Finest" brand name.  Read about the "Northwest Finest" ground beef USDA-FSIS public health alert and the Oregon and Washington E. coli outbreak.

E. coli Cases in Suffolk County
Health officials have identified 7 cases of E. coli in Suffolk County, New York, that may be associated with undercooked ground beef.  All of the ill individuals in Suffolk reported consuming ground beef products during the period of June 9th through July 3rd.  Learn more about the New York E. coli cases.

Jefferson County Jail E. coli Outbreak
About 70 inmates at the Jefferson County Jail in Golden, Colorado, have been sickened by E. coli.  Jefferson County health officials are interviewing sickened inmates, testing samples of food and water, and reviewing food-handling procedures in an effort to find the source of the E. coli outbreak.  Learn more about the Jefferson County Jail E. coli outbreak.

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Little Rosie's Taqueria
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., a leading E. coli litigation law firm, is investigating an Alabama E. coli outbreak linked to shredded lettuce served at Little Rosie’s Taqueria, a Huntsville restaurant.  At least 17 people have been sickened.  Three have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and are undergoing dialysis due to kidney failure.  Learn more about the E. coli outbreak linked to Little Rosie's Taqueria.

Colorado Albertsons Stores - Ground Beef Recall
PritzkerOlsen is currently investigating the E. coli outbreak associated with ground beef sold at Colorado Albertsons grocery stores.  This is part of a multi-state recall of ground beef issued by United Food Group LLC.  At least 2 people in Colorado have contracted E. coli O157:H7 infections in this outbreak.  Learn about a possible Albertsons lawsuit. 

North Carolina E. coli - Lawyer for Possible Captain's Galley Restaurant Lawsuit
PritzkerOlsen, a leading E. coli litigation law firm, is currently investigating a North Carolina E. coli outbreak linked to Captain's Galley Restaurant.  Four people have confirmed cases of E. coli linked to Captain's Galley Restaurant, and 9 others are awaiting tests.  Learn more about a possible Captain's Galley Restaurant lawsuit. 

Arizona E. coli Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
PritzkerOlsen is currently investigating the E. coli outbreak associated with ground beef sold at Arizona grocery stores, including Save-A-Lot.  At least 4 people in Arizona have contracted E. coli O157:H7 infections in this outbreak.  Learn more about the Arizona E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef.

California E. coli Outbreak Linked to The Grill at Meat Market
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is investigating an E. coli outbreak in the Fresno, California area that has been linked to tri-tip (beef ) from The Grill at Meat Market by the Fresno County Department of Community Health.  People who attended three parties in the Fresno area were sickened in this outbreak.  All three events were catered by Meat Market.  Learn about the E. coli outbreak and a possible Meat Market lawsuit.

E. coli: Lunds and Byerly's Ground Beef Recall and Outbreak
The Minnesota law firm of Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., one of the leading E. coli litigation law firms in the United States, is representing a victim of the E. coli outbreak linked to ground beef sold at Byerly's and Lunds grocery stores.  7 cases have been identified with this outbreak to date.  Read more about the Lunds and Byerly's recall and lawsuit information.

On May 10, the processor of the ground beef linked to this outbreak recalled beef trim processed at their Windom, Minnesota, plant on March 27.  The recalled beef trim was shipped to distributors and retail outlets in Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.  Learn more about the recall of beef trim connected to the Byerly's and Lunds E. coli outbreak.

California E. coli Outbreak
May 14, 2007 - Health officials are still looking for the source of the Bakersfield, California, E. coli outbreak that has sickened 12 people, 11 of them children.  Four of the children have been hospitalized with complications of E. coli O157:H7 infections, including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), the leading cause of kidney failure in children in the United States.  Read more about the California E. coli outbreak.

Possible E. coli Outbreak Linked to Hamburgers
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is monitoring the possible E. coli outbreak linked to hamburgers served at the St. Helena and Calistoga Little League baseball snack shacks. At least 3 children have been sickened by E. coli O157:H7 after eating hamburgers at the little league snack shacks.  2 other cases are being investigated.  Learn about a possible E. coli-linked hamburger lawsuit.

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Hoss's Steak and Sea Restaurants and Recalled Beef
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is monitoring the possible E. coli outbreak linked to Hoss's Steak and Sea Restaurants in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.  Steaks, ground beef patties, and other cuts of meat used at Hoss's Steak and Sea Restaurants were recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.  Several people may have contracted E. coli infections after eating at these restaurants.  Learn more about a possible Hoss's Steak E. coli lawsuit. 

Souplantation E. coli Outbreak
California health officials have stated that seven people who ate at Souplantation in southern Orange County have contracted E. coli infections.  Three of them were hospitalized.  Six of the E. coli victims dined at Souplantation on March 23 or 24. The seventh is believed to have eaten there March 25.  Learn more about the Souplantation E. coli outbreak.

E. coli Lawsuits and the CDC
For E. coli lawsuit purposes, it is valuable to have the CDC determine that a person with an E. coli infection is part of a foodborne outbreak. Learn more about E. coli lawsuits and the CDC.

No matter where you eat, at home, at work, at the fair, or at a restaurant, E. coli is a risk. We can all play a part in preventing E. coli by learning how to prevent  E. coli and by being aware of E. coli  symptoms. Also if you are elderly or have a compromised immune system, you should consider avoiding some foods, particularly when eating out.  See the following archive pages for past E. coli outbreak information (the more recent E. coli outbreaks are listed above):


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