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E Coli food poisoning problems may persist long after recovery
Most healthy individuals who suffer E. coli food poisoning are able to recover within a few weeks. However, for young children, elderly and those with a weakened immune system, food poisoning could lead to more serious problems and medical issues that may continue for years after the initial recovery from the illness.
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Botulism could be linked to canned green beans
The FDA announced today a nationwide canned green bean recall as a result possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria which causes botulism. Over 6,000 pounds of green beans, which were sold in large institutional-sized 6 pound 5 ounce cans, could potentially cause the potentially life threatening form of food poisoning. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate food poisoning lawsuits nationwide.
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Frozen pizza recall due to e. coli contaminated pepperoni
Earlier today, General Mills issued a frozen pizza recall for approximately 5 million boxes of Totino’s pizza and Jeno’s pizza which contain pepperoni toppings. The pepperoni could be contaminated with E. coli which has sickened people throughout the United States. The food poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential frozen pizza lawsuits for any individuals who suffered illness requiring medical treatment after eating any of the recalled Totino’s or Jeno’s pizzas.
Frozen pot pie food poisoning reported throughout the country
A nationwide salmonella outbreak which has sickened 139 people in 30 states has been linked to frozen pot pies manufactured by ConAgra Foods, Inc. The large food manufacturer has halted production of frozen turkey and chicken pot pies, as they may be contaminated with salmonella which could cause severe food poisoning. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals who required medical treatment as a result of illness after eating a frozen pot pie.
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Frozen hamburger recall lawsuits pursued as manufacturer goes out of business
As food poisoning lawsuits are reviewed and filed throughout the United States as a result of a frozen hamburger recall issued late last week, the company which makes the ground beef patties announced Friday that they are closing their business.
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Frozen hamburger recall due to risk of E. coli food poisoning
Following an initial hamburger recall announced last Tuesday for 332,000 pounds of frozen patties, Topps Meat Co. has announced that they are expanding their recall to include 21.7 million pounds of the ground beef burgers. The frozen patties may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, which could lead to severe food poisoning.
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Dole salad recall due to E. Coli contamination
A nationwide Dole salad recall was issued today after bags of Dole’s Hearts Delight salad mix was found to be contaminated with E. Coli bacteria, which could result in severe illness. The food poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Dole salad lawsuits for individuals who required medical treatment for food poisoning after eating the recalled lettuce.
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Green bean recall due to botulism risk
A nationwide green bean recall has been issued due to a botulism risk, which could cause serious and potentially fatal injuries. The recall comes less than two weeks after tens of millions of cans of chili, hot dog sauce, beef stew and other meat products were recalled following several reported cases of botulism. Although the two recalls are from two different companies, both appear to have been caused by manufacturing failures during the processing of the canned foods.
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Botulism poisoning strikes New Mexico man
The nationwide recall of canned chili and other meat products appears to have caused another potentially fatal case of botulism. A New Mexico man remains hospitalized in serious condition due to botulism poisoning as health officials attempt to confirm if he ate any of the canned foods which were recalled by Castleberry Foods, Co.
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Botulism poisoning risk continues following canned foods recall
Following the recall of tens of millions of cans of chili, hot dog sauce, beef stew, hash and other foods, some stores continue to carry the canned foods on their shelves. The recall was initiated due to a risk of botulism poisoning and federal health officials have expressed serious concern that store owners and consumers continue to not realize the danger associated with these recalled canned foods. Read the rest of this entry »
