Peanut Butter Lawsuit Information

Peanut Butter Lawsuit Update: Peanut Corporation of America Lawsuit

Almost 500 people in 43 states have contracted Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Peanut Corporation of America peanut butter and peanut paste. At least 6 deaths are associated with this outbreak. Our law firm is representing the family of one of the people who died, a 72-year-old Minnesota woman. Read our press release on the Salmonella wrongful death lawsuit.

Our law firm has a national reputation, and lawyers at the firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawers USA and other publications. To contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. about a peanut butter lawsuit, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s free Salmonella case consultation form.

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Peanut Butter Lawsuit Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have leftover peanut butter, crackers, cookies or ice cream?

No, you do not need to have leftovers of the suspected product to file a lawsuit against Peanut Corporation of America, King Nut Companies, Kelloggs or any other company associated with the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. As part of this Salmonella outbreak investigation, health officials have taken stool samples of victims. Tests on the stool samples provide a genetic fingerprint of the strain of Salmonella that has made the victims of the outbreak sick. Each Salmonella outbreak has its own unique strain of Salmonella bacteria, in this case a genetically unique strain of Salmonella Typhimurium. If the Salmonella bacteria that made you sick has the outbreak’s genetic fingerprints, the CDC will consider your case a laboratory-confirmed Salmonella case linked to this outbreak.

What if I have leftovers of the product I suspect made me sick?

If you have leftovers, DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY OR RETURN THEM TO THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THEM. The leftovers are valuable evidence that you need to preserve. You will need to consult an attorney regarding having the peanut butter tested for Salmonella. For free assistance in this matter, you can contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submitting the firm’s online consultation form.

Do I need to make sure my stool sample is tested?

Yes, your stool sample should be tested for Salmonella. The Salmonella found in the stool should also have genetic testing done on it to determine if it is the outbreak-strain of Salmonella Tennessee. For free assistance in this matter, you can contact a lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submitting the firm’s online consultation form. Our Salmonella attorneys have experience with genetic testing procedures and will be of help to you.

What damages can I ask for in a Salmonella peanut butter lawsuit?

In a Salmonella lawsuit, you can usually ask for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and emotional distress. Your spouse may have a claim for loss of comfort and companionship. If someone dies from Salmonella, some states do not allow claims for pain and suffering and emotional distress. In those states, it may still be possible to obtain significant compensation for loss of comfort and companionship.

Food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker has gained a national reputation for excellence in the area of food poisoning litigation. He and his team at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. have recovered millions for food poisoning victims, including a recent $6,425,000 settlement. To contact Fred Pritzker for a free consultation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online-consultation form. Fred Pritzker represents Salmonella outbreak victims throughout the United States. His offices are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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New York E. coli Outbreak

The Stew Leonard’s store in Yonkers, New York, has recalled 96% lean ground round because three people from one family have confirmed 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.

Dole Recall of Bagged Lettuce Salad

Dole Fresh Vegetables, a division of Dole Food Company, Inc., has announced a recall of "Dole Hearts Delight" salad sold in the U.S. and Canada with a "best if used by (BIUB)" date of September 19, 2007, and a production code of "A24924A" or "A24924B" stamped on the package.

Shaw's Ground Beef Recall

The FSIS has announced a recall involving about 884 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The ground beef was sold at Shaw's grocery stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Listeria: Jensen's Smoked Salmon Spread Recall

On September 8, 2007, Jensen's Old Fashioned Smokehouse Inc. recalled two smoked salmon spread products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria: Organic Raw Cream Recall

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced an organic raw cream recall due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more about the organic raw cream recall.

Kroger Potato Salad Recall

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is advising consumers not to consume Kroger brand Mustard or Southern-Style potato salad with a "Best If Used By" date of Sept. 5, 2007, because it may contain E. coli O157:H7.

Metz Fresh Spinach Recalled - Salmonella Risk

Metz Fresh, LLC has recalled bagged spinach as a result of a positive test for Salmonella found during routine company testing. The recalled Metz Fresh spinach bears the tracking codes 12208114, 12208214 and 12208314. It was distributed in the continental United States and Canada.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Arby's

Grant County Health District and their regional epidemiologist, with cooperation from the Washington Department of Health, have linked some of the reported 17 cases of Salmonella Senftenberg in the county to the Arby’s Restaurant on Stratford Road in Moses Lake, Washington.

Baby Carrots Recalled - Possible Shigella

Los Angeles Salad Company has recalled baby carrots that were distributed and sold in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington. The recalled baby carrots may be contaminated with Shigella.

Acme Smoked Salmon Recall

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation has recalled 132 lbs of 4 oz. Smoked Salmon (Acme NY Original) and 114 lbs of 8 oz. Smoked Salmon (Acme NY Original) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This product was distributed to retail stores in the South Florida Region.

Listeria Recall: Regal King Seafood Dips

The FDA has announced the recall of Regal King seafood dips due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The seafood dips were sent to A & P warehouses in 5-pound packages, repackaged, and sold at A & P stores in clear plastic containers with a Regal King label.

Listeria in Neparovana Smoked Sausage

The New York State Department of Agriculture is warning consumers that Neparovana smoked sausage may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The potentially-contaminated Neparovana smoked sausage was sold in bulk at Muncan Food Corp, 676 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens.