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Our law firm has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska Beef, Ltd., a meat company that has been linked to E. coli outbreaks in a number of states. Nebraska Beef recalled ground beef on June 30, 2008 (expanded July 3). To contact our law firm regarding a Nebraska Beef lawsuit, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free) or email attorney Fred Pritzker.

Multi-State E. coli Outbreak Linked to Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Products Sold Under the Coleman Brand

The United States Department of Agriculture has reported that 31 confirmed E. coli cases are linked to Nebraska Beef, Ltd. products sold under the Coleman brand. To date, people have been sickened in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Read about the Nebraska Beef and Coleman Recall. The Massachusetts E. coli outbreak discussed below is part of this outbreak.

Massachusetts E. coli Outbreak Associated with
Nebraska Beef, Ltd. and Whole Foods Market

Health officials have associated recalled Nebraska Beef, Ltd. ground beef with a Massachusetts E. coli outbreak that has seven confirmed cases. Whole Foods Market sold the recalled Nebraska Beef ground beef under the Coleman brand to consumers after the recall date, according to a news release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Read about a Nebraska Beef, Ltd. and Whole Foods Market lawsuit.

Georgia E. coli outbreak Linked to Nebraska Beef, Ltd.

Health officials have linked recalled Nebraska Beef, Ltd. beef products to a Georgia E. coli outbreak that has 8 confirmed cases and 4 probable cases. The recalled meat was sold to a supplier, who sold it to the Barbecue Pit in Moultrie, Georgia. All of the people sickened in the outbreak ate at the Barbecue Pit.

Our law firm is representing 3 Georgia E. coli victims sickened in this outbreak, including one who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. Read more about Georgia E. coli, a Barbecue Pit lawsuit.

Health officials have also linked this outbreak to the multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Kroger Co. and Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Read more about the Georgia Ecoli outbreak.

Michigan E. coli Outbreak Linked to Nebraska Beef, Ltd.

Health officials have linked recalled Nebraska Beef, Ltd. beef products to a Michigan E. coli outbreak that has 22 confirmed cases (22 according to the Michigan Department of Public Health and 20 according to the CDC). Over half of those cases are people who either prepared or consumed hamburger meat from Kroger. Twelve of these cases are known to have required hospitalization.

This outbreak also been linked to the multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Kroger Co. and Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Read more about the Michigan E. coli outbreak.

Ohio E. coli Outbreak Linked to Nebraska Beef, Ltd.

Health officials have linked recalled Nebraska Beef, Ltd. beef products to an Ohio E. coli outbreak that has 22 confirmed cases (22 according to the Ohio Department of Health and 21 according to the CDC). Over half of those cases are people who either prepared or consumed hamburger meat from Kroger. We have filed a lawsuit against Nebraska Beef and Kroger.

This outbreak also been linked to the multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Kroger Co. and Nebraska Beef, Ltd. Read more about the Michigan E. coli outbreak.

Multi-State E. coli Outbreak Linked to Nebraska Beef, Ltd.

Health officials have linked recalled Nebraska Beef, Ltd. beef products to a multi-state E. coli outbreak that has 49 confirmed cases, according to the last report by the CDC. Over half of those cases are people who either prepared or consumed hamburger meat from Kroger. We have filed a lawsuit against Nebraska Beef and Kroger.

The Georgia, Michigan and Ohio E. coli outbreaks discussed above are part of this outbreak. There are also cases in Indiana (1), Kentucky (1), New York (1) and Utah (1). Read about the CDC investigation of the multi-state E. coli outbreak.

Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Compensatory and Punitive Damages

Nebraska Beef, Ltd, grocery stores, restaurants, distributors, suppliers and others may all be liable for any of the following:

  • Medical expenses
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of income
  • Punitive damages
  • Other damages

Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., one of the few law firms in the United States that practices extensively in the area of E. coli litigation, has a national reputation, and lawyers at the firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications.  In recognigion of their accomplishments, Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. If you or your child has been diagnosed with E. coli, you may contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), email our lawyers, or submit the firm's online consultation form for review by a lawyer at the firm. We have experience with cases involving E. coli and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

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