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Listeria and Pregnancy - Listeria Lawyer and Lawsuit
The following information on Listeria pregnancy, also referred to as listeriosis pregnancy, is provided by the law firm of Pritzker | Ruohonen. The firm has extensive Listeria lawsuit experience and represents victims of Listeria outbreaks throughout the United States. If you have or had a Listeria infection (listeriosis) during your pregnancy, contact Listeria attorney Fred Pritzker toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the free case consultation form for his review. Ask us about our cases involving Listeria (listeriosis) and pregnancy.
Listeria Pregnancy: Increased Risk of Listeriosis
Pregnant women are at greater risk than other healthy adults of contracting listeriosis, an illness caused by a foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes (pronounced lis-TIR-ee-ya mon-o-si-TAH-gin-eez). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 2,500 people become seriously ill with listeriosis each year in the United States. Of these, one in five die from the disease. Pregnant women account for a third of cases each year.
A recent study out of Berkeley has found that the reason for the increased risk is that when Listeria monocytogenes bacteria infect the placenta, the bacteria is protected from the woman's immune system. It was previously thought that the cause was hormonal changes affecting the woman's immune system during pregnancy, making her more susceptible to listeriosis.
Listeria Pregnancy: Listeriosis and the Unborn Baby
Listeriosis (foodborne illness caused by Listeria) in pregnant women can result in premature delivery, miscarriage, fetal death, and severe illness or death of a newborn from the infection.
When Listeria monocytogenes invades a pregnant woman's body during the first trimester of pregnancy, listeriosis can lead to a miscarriage. Listeria infection later in the pregnancy can result in stillbirth. If an infected baby is born or a baby is infected during delivery, the infant can become seriously ill and die. Most cases of fatal listeriosis involve a newborn or an elderly person.
If the pregnant woman is treated soon after symptoms of Listeria infection (listeriosis) appear, the unborn baby has a good chance of survival. The problem is that the symptoms of listeriosis are so mild in pregnant women that the woman may not seek medical treatment.
More Listeriosis and Listeria Pregnancy Information
For more information on pregnancy and Listeria, please see the following:
- Pregnancy and Listeria: Foods to Avoid
- Listeria, Pregnancy and Product Recalls
- Listeriosis Pregnancy and Listeriosis Symptoms
About Attorney Fred Pritzker
Fred Pritzker is a leading Listeria attorney with a national reputation for excellence that has led to his inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. During his 30 years of practice, he has recovered millions for food poisoning victim, including a recent settlement for a woman who lost her unborn babies to listeriosis. In the recent listeriosis pregnancy case, he developed a legal theory to solve a difficult causation issue. Read how a Listeria lawyer develops winning arguments. To contact Fred Pritzker or another lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding Listeria and pregnancy, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill out the firm's free case consultation form.
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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
- 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