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Michigan E. coli - Lettuce Outbreak
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Michigan E. coli - Lettuce Lawsuit Information

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has associated 30 cases of E. coli O157:H7 with bagged, industrial-sized packages of iceberg lettuce sold through wholesale venues (Aunt Mid's Produce Company and others) to restaurants and institutions.

Epidemiological Evidence: Epidemiological evidence gathered by federal, state and local health officials is admissible in an E. coli lawsuit. In this outbreak, the epidemiological evidence includes interviews conducted by health officials. These interviews have determined that some of the 26 Michigan E. coli cases consumed shredded or chopped iceberg lettuce in restaurants or institutions purchased from Aunt Mid’s Produce Company, a Detroit-based wholesale distributor. There is also evidence that other distributing outlets are involved. Product trace back can involve both epidemiological and microbiological elements. The product trace back investigation is still ongoing.

Microbiological Evidence: Genetic testing on E. coli isolates found in stool samples, environmental samples and food samples is microbiological evidence that connects people, places and food with an E. coli outbreak. In this outbreak, genetic testing has identified victims of this E. coli outbreak in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon. Additional tests are stilll in progress.

The 30 genetically-linked Michigan E. coli cases are present in eight Michigan counties:

  • 9 at Michigan State University (Ingham County)
  • 5 inmates at the Lenawee County Jail and 3 students at the University of Michigan (Washtenaw County)
  • 5 in Macomb County
  • 4 in Wayne County
  • 2 in Kent County
  • 1 in St. Clair County
  • 1 in Oakland County

These linked cases range in age from 11 to 81 years old. Symptoms of these confirmed genetically linked E. coli patients began on Sept. 8. More confirmed cases could surface as the investigation continues.

Hospitalizations: Of the E. coli O157:H7 cases that are genetically linked, 10 have been hospitalized. If you have been hospitalized, you deserve compensation, even if you were only hospitalized for a short period of time. If your family member developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), compensation should reflect possible future medical expenses and pain and suffering.

These are complex cases. To protect your legal rights and obtain fair compensation, contact an E. coli lawyer. To contact one of our attorneys for a case review, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our law firm or submit our free case consultation form.

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