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LISTERIOSIS
The information below regarding Listeria monocytogenes and listeriosis is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., a law firm with extensive experience representing people sickened by listeriosis and the families of people whose deaths were caused by listeriosis.
What is Listeriosis?
Listeriosis is the disease caused by ingesting Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria (genus) monocytogenes (species) are foodborne bacteria. Foods commonly associated with listeriosis are unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses, ice cream, smoked fish and raw and ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
Listeriosis is clinically defined when the organism is isolated from blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or an otherwise normally sterile site (e.g. placenta and fetus). The elderly, immuno-compromised persons and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to listeriosis. Initial symptoms of listeriosis include nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, headache, constipation and persistent fever.
Listeriosis frequently triggers sespticemia, pneumonia, and meningitis. In pregnant women, listeriosis usually causes a mild, flu-like illness followed by miscarriage, stillbirth, or bacteremia and meningitis in newborns.
Although listeriosis is relatively rare, it is one of the most deadly foodborne diseases, accounting for roughly 28% of all deaths resulting from foodborne illness.
The time period between consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and the onset of listeriosis can be as long as 70 days. This makes it extremely difficult to pinpoint the source of a listeriosis outbreak (also referred to as a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak).
Listeriosis Lawyers
Pritzker | Ruohonen has a national reputation, and attorneys at the firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA, and other publications. In recognition of their accomplishments, both Fred Pritzker and Rich Ruohonen have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. For a free consultation with a listeriosis attorney, please contact Pritzker | Ruohonen toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's free case consultation form.
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Firm News
Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America.
Pain and Suffering
Attorney Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering.
E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement
We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.
Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published
Rich Ruohonen's recently published article addresses effective cross examination of the defence neuropsychologist.
Foodborne Outbreaks
- 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