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Salmonella Recalls

Recalls of food products due to the potential risk of Salmonella food poisoning are issued by the food manufacturer or the government. Generally, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or the food manufacturer issue the recalls.

Although a process for informing the public is in place, many consumers are left not knowing that food they have in their refrigerator may be harboring potentially-fatal Salmonella bacteria. At Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., we care about the prevention of Salmonella food poisoning. As a public service, we provide information on Salmonella recalls and news alerts and other information on Salmonella Poisoning.

Lawyer Fred Pritzker has had years of experience with foodborne illness cases. He is familiar with the pain and suffering experienced by the victims of food poisoning and their families. His excellence in the area of food poisoning lawsuits has earned him a national reputation. To learn more about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning Attorney.

Salmonella - Lucky Green Thai Basil Recall
LUCKY GREEN TRADING, INC. of Garden Grove, CA has recalled Thai Basil , because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pork Cracklings Recall
The USDA-FSIS has issued a public health alert for about 1,100 pounds of “fully cooked” pork cracklings due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The pork cracklings were produced at Sofia Chicharones, Inc., a Miami, Florida firm. Read more about the pork cracklings recall on our food safety blog.

Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat Recall
Malt-O-Meal has announced a 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”). 21 people in 13 states have laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella agona linked to this recall. Read more about the Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat recall.

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.

Washington Cantaloupe Recall
Charlie's Produce of Spokane, Washington has recalled Charlie's Produce Brand Cut Cantaloupe Products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Learn more about the Washington cantaloupe recall.

California Alfalfa Recall
The California Department of Public Health has warned consumers not to eat Kowalke Family brand alfalfa sprout products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Learn more about the California alfalfa sprout recall.

California and Washington Sprout Recall
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has warned consumers not to eat certain Salad Cosmo alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salad Cosmo USA Corp., a California firm, voluntarily recalled the alfalfa sprouts after routine testing detected Salmonella. Read about the California and Washington sprout recall.

Trader Joes Alfalfa Sprout Recall
J.H. Caldwell and Sons Inc. of Maywood, Calif., has recalled Always Fresh and Alfa One alfalfa sprouts due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The recalled sprouts were distributed to wholesale distributors and retail grocery stores in California, including Beach Market, KV Mart and Superior Warehouse, and to Trader Joes grocery stores in California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Read about the Trader Joes alfalfa sprout recall.

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.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Veggie Booty Snack Food
The law firm of Pritzker | Ruohonen 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: Costco Fruit Recall
The FDA has announced a recall of fruit trays sold at Costco stores in the Los Angeles. Cantaloupe that was part of the trays may have been contaminated with Salmonella. Learn more about the Costco fruit recall.

Salmonella Recall: Cantaloupe Sold in California
February 23, 2007 – Castle Produce, a subsidiary of Tropical Produce, Inc., a wholesale importer of fresh fruit and vegetables announced the recall of cantaloupes in California due to potential health concerns. Some cantaloupes delivered on or after 2/16/2007 have tested positive for Salmonella. Learn more about the cantaloupe recall.

Salmonella Recall: Sundia Cantaloupe
November 14, 2006 -- Timco Worldwide Inc. of Woodland, California, is voluntarily recalling its Sundia brand cantaloupe, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Learn more about the Salmonella recall of cantaloupe sold in Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Texas.

Salmonella Recall: REESE'S Shell Topping
November 15, 2006 – The Hershey Company announced that it is recalling 7 (seven), 7.25-ounce bottles of REESE'S Shell Topping manufactured in Canada on October 27, 2006, and sold in Michigan after November 5, 2006. The REESE’S Shell Topping may be contaminated with Salmonella. Learn more about the recall of REESE'S Shell Topping due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Fullei Fresh Alfalfa Sprouts Recall
On August 10, 2006, the FDA announced the recall of alfalfa sprouts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled alfalfa sprouts were grown and packaged by Fullei Fresh of Miami, Florida. The recalled alfalfa sprouts were distributed throughout the state of Florida in food service establishments. The recalled alfalfa sprouts were packaged in 5-ounce, clear plastic cup containers. Learn more about the recall of alfalfa sprouts.

Salmonella Recall: Baby Spinach and Mesclun (Lettuce)
Classic Salads of Salinas, CA is voluntarily recalling 4lb., 2lb. and 10 oz. Baby Spinach and 4lb., 3lb., 1.5lb., Spring (Mesclun) Mix, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Baby Spinach/Spring Mix was distributed nationwide, as well as Canada and Japan, to foodservice, institutions and distributors. Learn more about the recall of baby spinach and lettuce mix because of the risk of Salmonella.

Salmonella Linked to Recalled Frozen Chicken Breast Entrees
On March 10, 2006, the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall of over 75,000 pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken entrees that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Illnesses have been linked to this product. Learn more about Salmonella and frozen chicken breast entrees.

Salmonella Recall: Cooked Anchovies
FDA press release dated December 22, 2005 – The FDA announced the recall of JHC Brand Cooked Seasoning Anchovy due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The cooked anchovy product was distributed in retail stores throughout the state of California, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. There have been two reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of this product. Learn more about the Salmonella recall involving the cooked anchovy product.

Salmonella Recall: Frozen Cooked Clam Meat
FDA press release dated October 7, 2005 – Recall of Frozen Cooked Clam Meat Because of Possible Salmonella Risk: Fortuna Sea Products, Inc. of Rosemead, CA, is recalling frozen cooked clam meat in one pound packages labeled as Ocean Pearl Wild Caught, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Salmonella Recall: Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
FDA press release dated Sept. 6, 2005 –As a precautionary measure, Orchid Island Juice Company of Fort Pierce, Florida, is voluntarily recalling fresh-squeezed (only) orange juice with an expiration code date of 9/15/05 thru 9/22/05, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Otherwise healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications can include severe arthritis.
Learn more about the Salmonella recall involving Orchid Island orange juice.

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If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after a Salmonella infection or infection from any other foodborne illness, contact Fred Pritzker at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. Call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in the online consultation form.

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Foodborne Outbreaks

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

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