New York E. coli Outbreak

E. coli

In addition to the recall and outbreak linked to Stew Leonard's discussed below, there has been a recall of over 300,000 pounds of Topps hamburgers and a New York E. coli outbreak linked to Topps hamburger.

RECALL OF GROUND BEEF SOLD AT STEW LEONARD'S - LAWSUIT AND LAWYER INFORMATION:
The Stew Leonard’s store in Yonkers, New York, has recalled 96% lean ground round purchased between June 30 and August 1, 2007. The recall was prompted by 3 confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 associated with consuming ground beef sold at the store. As a public service, Pritzker | Ruohonen has provided the press release regarding the Stew Leonard's ground beef recall here.

This is one of several ground beef recalls throughout the nation in the last few months. More than 6 million pounds of ground beef and beef trim (used for ground beef) have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. Dozens of people have been sickened.

Pritzker | Ruohonen, a leading E. coli litigation law firm, has extensive experience with E. coli lawsuits and has recovered millions for E. coli victims. The firm is currently representing several victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to ground beef. The attorneys at the firm have gained a national reputation and have been interviewed by TheWall Street Journal, Lawyers USA, The New York Times and others. Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Rich Ruohonen, once again, have been named "Super Lawyers" by their state's Law & Politics magazine. To contact the firm, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form.

Stew Leonard's Lawsuit: Evidence in an E. coli Case
In an E. coli lawsuit, epidemiological and microbiological evidence gathered by state and federal health officials can be used as evidence. Due to the unique, science-based evidence used in an E. coli lawsuit, it is important to be represented by an E. coli lawyer, someone with experience litigating an E. coli case. The lawyers at Pritzker | Ruohonen have the necessary experience, access to top-notch expert witnesses, and resources to pursue compensation for E. coli victims.

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Foodborne Outbreaks

Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
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