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Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak in Texas
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Below is the Texas Department of Health news release regarding the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak associated with raw tomatoes.
Our law firm has a national reputation in the area of food poisoning litigation, and lawyers in the firm have been interviewed by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other publications. Contact us regarding our recently-settled Salmonella case.
IF YOU HAVE A CONFIRMED CASE OF SALMONELLA SAINTPAUL LINKED TO A RESTAURANT, YOU MAY HAVE A CASE AGAINST THE RESTAURANT EVEN IF THE SOURCE OF THIS OUTBREAK IS NEVER DETERMINED.
Restaurant liability and Salmonella lawsuit information:
- Call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free)
- Email our law firm
- Submit our tomato-Salmonella case consultation form
1311 Salmonella Saintpaul cases have been confirmed in 43 states and the District of Columbia. See: FDA Warning and CDC Salmonella Saintpaul Investigation.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services (July 21, 2008):
Salmonella Saintpaul has been detected in samples of fresh jalapenos. It is the first time the strain responsible for the nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis has been detected in a food since the outbreak began but does not mean jalapenos are to blame for all the illnesses. See DSHS News Release.
DSHS has confirmed 475 cases of people infected with Salmonella Saintpaul in Texas since mid-April. The latest illness onset date among the Texas cases is June 24. Counties with confirmed cases are: Angelina (3), Aransas (2), Austin (2), Bastrop, Bee, Bell (7), Bexar (15), Bosque, Bowie (2), Brazoria (2), Brazos (3), Brown, Caldwell (5), Cameron (2), Clay, Coke (2), Coleman, Collin (4), Comanche, Crane (2), Dallas (16), Denton (5), Duval, Eastland (3), Ector, El Paso (2), Ellis (5), Erath, Fort Bend (10), Galveston (4), Hale, Hardin, Harris (73), Hays (10), Hidalgo (3), Hood (2), Howard (2), Hutchinson (2), Jack, Jefferson (3), Jim Wells (2), Johnson (3), Jones, Kaufman, Kendall, Kleberg, Lamar, Lubbock (5), McLennan (5), Montgomery (3), Nacogdoches, Nueces (28), Orange (2), Palo Pinto (11), Parker (7), Randall, Refugio, San Patricio (8), Smith (2), Swisher (2), Tarrant (34), Taylor (22), Terry, Tom Green (10), Travis (35), Victoria (5), Webb, Wharton, Wichita (30), Williamson (9), and Young. (Counties of residence for 36 cases not yet determined.)
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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.
Taste of Chicago
Pritzker | Ruohonen attorney Rich Ruohonen is managing attorney for our Taste of Chicago / Pars Cove Salmonella cases, which involve a Salmonella outbreak with over 180 confirmed cases of Salmonella. Contact Rich Ruohonen regarding these cases at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free).
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
- 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