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Pritzker Olsen is representing Salmonella outbreak victims throughout the United States. Our attorneys have appeared on CBS News, Fox News and numerous local stations and have been quoted by Associated Press, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and others. To contact, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit the firm's free consultation form.

Salmonella Outbreak News

Alfalfa Sprouts Salmonella
The CDC and FDA are advising consumers not to eat raw alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Saintpaul. State and local authorities, CDC, and FDA have linked a multistate outbreak to eating alfalfa sprouts.

Cruise Ship Salmonella Oranienburg
We are representing a 55-year-old Minnesota man who became sick on a cruise ship in the Caribbean and almost died from a rare form of Salmonella. At least one other Minnesotan was sickened on the cruise ship. Salmonella cases in other states may also be part of this outbreak.

Sprouts Salmonella Outbreak
A Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak associated with SunSprout Enterprises Sprouts has sickened people in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Missouri. We are representing victims of this outbreak.

Salmonella in Pistachios
Several illnesses have been reported by pistachio consumers that may be related to pistachios distributed by Setton Pitschacio of Terra Bella, California. FDA is conducting tests to look for matches between the strains of Salmonella found in the company's pistachios and strains of the bacteria found in ill people. Read about a Salmonella pistachio lawsuit.

Salmonella Linked to Union International Food Co. and Uncle Chen White Pepper
A Salmonella outbreak linked to a spice company has sickened 42 people, including 33 in California. Eight of the 42 have been hospitalized. The spice company, Union International Food Co., has recalled its white and black pepper, paprika, onion power, curry powder, mustard powder, wasabi powder, garlic and chopped onion. Read about the pepper outbreak, a Union International Food Co. lawsuit, the pepper recall, the spice recall, the oil, sauce and chili recall, and the Salmonella outbreak pepper lawsuit.

Salmonella Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Pritzker Law Firm Represents Family
72-year-old Shirley Mae Almer of Minnesota was the first reported death in the Salmonella outbreak linked to King Nut peanut butter (see below). On behalf of her heirs, attorney Fred Pritzker has started the process of a lawsuit against King Nut Companies and Peanut Corporation of America.

Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak
Minnesota and federal officials have genetically linked King Nut Peanut Butter to the multi-state Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak, which has sickened over 600 people in over 40 states. Several people have become seriously ill. Five deaths may be associated with the outbreak. Read about the King Nut Peanut Butter Recall, the Minnesota Salmonella wrongful death, a King Nut Peanut Butter lawsuit, and our press release entitled "Attorney Fred Pritzker Says Salmonella Outbreak Raises Food Safety Questions."

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Amarillo, Texas IHOP Salmonella Outbreak
According to the Amarillo Department of Public Health, at least 10 people have contracted Salmonella infections after eating at the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) in Amarillo, Texas.

CDC Salmonella Saintpaul Investigation
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. Read about the CDC Salmonella Saintpaul Investigation.

FDA Warning Regarding Tomatoes
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers in New Mexico and Texas that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. Read the FDA Warning.

Texas Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes
Texas health officials have confirmed 21 cases in Texas since mid-April, including cases in Harris, Fort Bend, Dallas, Tarrant, Hays and Cameron counties. [Update: 265 confirmed Salmonella Saintpaul cases in Texas.] Consumption of raw tomatoes has been implicated as the likely source of infections. Read more about Texas Salmonella Saintpaul associated with tomatoes.

New Mexico Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes
The New Mexico Department of Health has announced that an outbreak of Salmonella is likely caused by eating uncooked tomatoes. So far, 31 people from seven counties in New Mexico have been sick with a strain of Salmonella called Salmonella Saintpaul. [Update: 73 confirmed Salmonella Saintpaul cases in New Mexico.] Several people have been hospitalized. Read more about New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul linked to tomatoes.

Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat Recall
21 people in 13 states have laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella linked to a Malt-O-Meal Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat recall due to possible Salmonella contamination.  The Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat recall involves unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced with “Best If Used By” codes between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808”) and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809”). Read about the Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat recall. and the Minnesota Salmonella agona case.

Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Frozen Chicken
Minnesota health and agriculture officials have two recent cases of salmonellosis (specifically Salmonella Enteritidis infection) in Minnesota have been linked to raw, frozen, breaded and pre-browned, stuffed chicken entrees. The implicated product is Milford Valley Farms Chicken Cordon Bleu with a stamped code of C8021. This product is sold at many different grocery store chains. Read more about the Minnesota Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to frozen chicken and a Milford Valley Farms lawsuit.

Salmonella: Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe
March 22, 2008 - The FDA has issued an import alert regarding entry of cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer, because, based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak in the United States and Canada. Learn more about the Salmonella outbreak associated with a Agropecuaria Montelibano canteloupe recall and a possible lawsuit.

Salmonella: Flying Tortilla Restaurant
According to New Mexico health officials, 4 people have been sickened in a Salmonella outbreak associated with the Flying Tortilla, a Santa Fe, New Mexico restaurant.  The four people ate at the Flying Tortilla in Santa Fe from mid-January to mid-February, 2008. Read about restaurant liability and a possible Flying Tortilla lawsuit.

Salmonella Outbreak and Tuna Recall
Cases of Salmonella in Hawaii have prompted Choyce Products of Honolulu, Hawaii to recall 5,452 pounds of frozen Yellowfin Tuna. The FDA and the state of Hawaii are conducting a joint investigation of a variety of vendors due to the state receiving Salmonella illness reports between October 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007. Read more about the Hawaii Salmonella outbreak and tuna recall.

Safeway Ground Beef Salmonella Outbreak
We are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Newport  infections associated with Safeway ground beef. At least 38 people have been sickened in Arizona, California, Utah and Nevada.  In response to this outbreak USDA-FSIS has issued a public health warning in lieu of having Safeway initiate a voluntary Safeway ground beef recall. Read about a Safeway ground beef lawsuit. 

Taste of Chcago Salmonella Outbreak
Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is monitoring a Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to the Pars Cove Persian Cuisine booth at the Taste of Chicago.  According to health officials, 126 people have reported being sickened after eating at the Pars Cove booth.  Salmonella poisoning is the likely cause.  Learn more about the Taste of Chicago Salmonella outbreak.

Samonella Outbreak Linked to Veggie Booty Snack Food
The law firm of Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Wandsworth infections linked to Veggie Booty snack food, which was recalled on June 28, 2007.  Over 50 people in 17 states have been sickened, and federal investigators expect more reports of illness.  Learn more about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty and the Veggie Booty recall.

Salmonella Recall and Outbreak: Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Great Value Peanut Butter
February 14, 2007 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to eat certain jars of Peter Pan peanut butter or Great Value peanut butter due to risk of contamination with Salmonella Tennessee (a bacterium that causes foodborne illness).  Learn more about the Peter Pan peanut butter Salmonella outbreak and Peter Pan peanut butter lawsuits.

As a public service, the firm has provided an outbreak FAQ for people wanting to know if they are part of this outbreak.  Questions about Salmonella symptoms, testing, evidence and other issues are answered.

Salmonella Newport Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes
November 28, 2006 – Health officials are investigating a second Salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes.  This Salmonella outbreak has sickened nearly 100 people in 19 states.  According to health officials, it began in June and ended October 20, 2006.  The strain of Salmonella involved in this outbreak was Salmonella Newport.  Learn more about the Salmonella Newport outbreak linked to tomatoes.

Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes
November 3, 2006 – State and federal health investigators have linked the recent Salmonella typhimurium outbreak to tomatoes served in restaurants.  To date, 21 states have reported 183 cases of illnesses to the CDC.  Learn more about the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak linked to tomatoes.

Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Tomatoes
November 3, 2006 – Minnesota has at least 14 cases of Salmonella poisoning (salmonellosis) that have been linked to tomatoes served in restaurants.  5 of the Minnesota cases are most likely linked to the same fast food restaurant.  Read more about the Minnesota Salmonella outbreak linked to tomatoes.

Detroit Food Poisoning: Roostertail Banquet Facility
Michigan health officials are investigating a food poisoning outbreak in Detroit that sickened at least 30 people who ate at Detroit’s Roostertail banquet facility.  Investigators are looking at the food served at the banquet to determine if this outbreak is part of the nationwide Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 172 people in 19 states.  Learn more about the Detriot, Michigan, food poisoning outbreak.

Salmonella Outbreak: Tomatoes
The CDC has identified an outbreak of Salmonella infections and suspects the source is fresh produce, possibly tomatoes.  The Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 172 people.  Of those, 11 have been hospitalized.  Read more about the Salmonella outbreak that may be associated with tomatoes.

Salmonella Outbreak: Margaritas in Canton, Connecticut
State and local health officials are investigating a possible outbreak of Salmonella associated with Margaritas, a Canton, Connecticut, restaurant.  Ten people who ate at Margaritas between Sept. 21-27 have tested positive for Salmonella poisoning, called salmonellosis.  All ten people were infected by the same strain of Salmonella bacteria.  Learn more about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Margaritas restaurant in Canton, Connecticut.

Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Frozen Chicken Entrees
Health officials have linked two recent Minnesota salmonellosis outbreaks to frozen, single-serving, chicken entrees.  These products have been sold under various labels and are characterized as pre-browned, microwavable, and stuffed or filled. One Minnesota outbreak has sickened 26 people; the other, 3 people. At least 34 people from other states have also fallen ill. Read the Minnesota Department of Health news release regarding the Minnesota Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen chicken entrees and the Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. news release regarding labeling on frozen, raw, chicken products.

Salmonella Outbreak at Café Barbette
At least 40 people who ate at Café Barbette located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been sickened by the Salmonella bacteria, a foodborne pathogen that causes severe flu-like symptoms.  Infection with Salmonella bacteria can lead to severe dehydration. Health officials have not confirmed a source of the outbreak. Read more about Salmonella at the Café Barbette on our food poisoning law blog.

Food Source Found for Corky & Lenny's Salmonella Outbreak
(Updated information) The February 2006 Salmonella outbreak in Lansing, Michigan, has been linked to a liver sandwich served at an area restaurant Corky & Lenny's.  The oil used to roll matzo balls and moisten the liver before serving also tested positive for Salmonella. As of May 5, 2006, there were 48 confirmed cases of Salmonella poisoning and 64 probable cases.  Read more about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Corky & Lenny's.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Sushi King Restaurant
February 24, 2006–A Salmonella outbreak in Bentonville, Arkansas, is linked to the Sushi King Restaurant. At least 89 people have become ill after eating at the Sushi King during the first two weeks of February. Learn more about legal representation for the Arkansas Salmonella outbreak linked to the Sushi King Restaurant.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Corky and Lenny's
February 23, 2006–According to Cuyahoga County health officials, there have been 71 reports of people becoming ill after eating at Corky & Lenny's, a Woodmere, Ohio, restaurant. 23 cases of Salmonella have been confirmed, and 20 people have been hospitalized. Learn more about the Ohio Salmonella food poisoning outbreak linked to Corky & Lenny's.
 
CDC-Confirmed Salmonella Outbreaks from 2002-2004:

To read the complete Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists, go to CDC Foodborne Outbreaks Surveillance. The Salmonella outbreaks listed on the following pages are only a selection from the long list of Salmonella outbreaks on the CDC Web site:

No matter where you eat—at home, at work, at the fair, or at a restaurant—Salmonella is a risk. The best you can do is to learn how to prevent Salmonella and to be aware of Salmonella symptoms. Also if you are elderly or have a compromised immune system, you should consider avoiding some food, particularly when dining out.

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