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Ground Beef Recall

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Vermont E. coli: Ground Beef Recall

October 16, 2008 - Vermont Livestock, Slaughter and Processing Co., LLC, a Ferrisburg, Vermont firm, has recalled approximately 2,758 pounds of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Vermont health officials have confirmed 10 cases of Vermont E. coli associated with consumption of the recalled ground beef (hamburger). The 10 people sickened ate the ground beef at certain Vermont restaurants.

The recalled ground beef was shipped two packages per box, intended for restaurants, food service and institutional use and not available for direct retail purchase.

These ground beef products were produced on Sept. 5, 8, 12, 19 and 22 and delivered to distribution centers intended for restaurants and institutions in Vermont and Plattsburgh, N.Y.

The problem was discovered through a joint epidemiological investigation by FSIS and the Vermont Department of Health.

E. coli Lawsuit: Strict Liability

In E. coli litigation cases involving a contaminated food product, strict liability usually applies. This means that E. coli victims only need to prove the following: 1) that the food was contaminated with E. coli and 2) that the contaminated food caused the injuries, the E. coli infection and any illnesses related thereto, for example, hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a leading cause of kidney failure. It is not necessary to prove that anyone intentionally or negligently contaminated the food.

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