E Coli Symptoms & Treatment – Ecoli Food Poisoning Bacteria Outbreak

Recently, Whole Foods Market announced a recall on several cheese products supplied by Sally Jackson Cheese of Oroville, Washington due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.  These recalled products were sold in California, Nevada, Washington State and Washington, D.C.

Some of these products include cow, goat and sheep cheese products, which were wrapped in clear plastic wrap with the Whole Foods Market label.  On some of these labels, “Sally Jackson” is listed as part of the description.

The products recalled include:

Cow’s milk cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves
Sheep’s milk cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves
Goat’s milk cheese wrapped in grape leaves
All cow’s milk cheese, goat’s milk cheese and sheep’s milk cheese

When the FDA released their findings of inspections performed at the Sally Jackson Cheese facility, some details were a bit alarming:

Hand washing seems to be one problem; the owner of the facility was seen handling cheese and wrapping it after milking and feeding livestock with no hand washing in between.  The owner was also observed wearing manure soiled clothing during the production of cheese, and while handling finished cheese and utensils.

The facility was observed to have grime and black mold-like deposits in several locations, including wood shelves, cheese storage boxes, the ceiling and work tables.

Handwashing seems to be of little consequence at the facility, as the hand washing sink had a drain pipe and water lines that were disconnected.  In the processing room itself, no soap or towels were available.

Well water supplied at the Sally Jackson facility is currently not in microbiological compliance, with unsatisfactory coliform levels.

The facility in general was in disrepair, with holes in the ceiling, peeling plaster and paint, and undressed wood including storage shelving, window sills and ceiling supports.  Ceilings and walls revealed evidence of water damage as well.

Over the past several weeks, 8 people had become ill with E. coli food poisoning but it took investigators a good while to determine the source, which eventually was found to be Sally Jackson cheese.  The owner was cited for unsanitary practices; she has now decided to close down the facility.

Consuming foods tainted with E. coli usually results in mild symptoms that may last only a few days; these symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and occasional vomiting.  Certain individuals are at an increased risk of serious complications.

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Recently, 4 people became ill after eating wild game that was processed by Zillman Meat Market in Wausau, Wisconsin.  According to officials, one of the 4 individuals had to be hospitalized.  The outbreak was announced on December 23rd; the Marathon County Health Department has urged those who have purchased the smoked ready-to-eat meat products not to consume them.

Hunters typically bring their own meat in to the market to be processed in to ready-to-eat products, but have been advised not to eat their own meat if it was processed between the dates of September 30th and November 13th.  According to Ruth Klee Marx, a health department epidemiologist, the only items being investigated at the present time are those that were processed between these dates.

Officials of the health department and Zillman’s Market are participating in a “thorough cleaning” over the next few days according to Marx.  The source of the E. coli contamination is still under investigation.  The contamination was revealed to health department officials after several doctors in the area reported E. coli illnesses.

Marx also stated that there was no unusual risk to those who purchase fresh meat from Zillman’s to prepare for holiday meals.  She stated that people need to be aware the proper cooking is always necessary when dealing with fresh meat, as there is always a risk of bacterial contamination.

The owner of the market, Pat Zillman, stated that he and staff members are cooperating fully with the health department, and that all requested information has been provided to officials.  Zillman stated that although he didn’t know how this happened, customer safety is always the number one priority.  The market has been in business for 50 years.

Individuals with E. coli typically experience diarrhea (sometimes bloody), vomiting, abdominal cramps and occasional fever.  Some individuals are at an increased risk of serious complications, including HUS which is the leading cause of acute kidney failure in young children and infants.  Those most at risk from E. coli infections include young children, those who are frail or elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.  If you are injured and need an E. Coli food poisoning attorney, consider contacting the personal injury attorneys in Buffalo NY at Brown Chiari.

Columbus Meat Market, Inc. recalled 200 pounds of ground beef patties due to possible E. coli contamination according to the Illinois Department of Agriculture.  The establishment, located in Chicago, produced these patties on December 27, 2010 and shipped to food-handling customers in the Chicago area.  To date, no illnesses have been reported in relation to the tainted beef.

The problem was discovered through microbiological sampling performed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, which revealed the presence of E. coli O157:H7.  Labels on these products bear an establishment number of “EST. 755″ and a packaging date of 12/27/10.

Illinois has been hit hard by contaminated food products in recent weeks. In fact, this is the third major recall to hit Illinois lately, the most recent being desserts from Rolf’s Patisserie which resulted in reports of approximately 100 illnesses.  The recent salmonella outbreak involving alfalfa sprouts that has reportedly sickened over 100 people across several states is also being investigated by Illinois health officials.

E. coli can cause dehydration, nausea, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps; in more serious cases, kidney failure can occur.  Those who are elderly, small children, or individuals who have a weakened immune system are most susceptible to serious complications caused by foodborne illnesses.  Any person at high risk who develops symptoms of food poisoning should consult their doctor immediately.

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Hamilton Corner Meat Market, Inc., of New York, New York has recalled all packages of in-store ground beef that was sold on a per-order basis on November 15th after it was discovered that the beef was tainted with E Coli O157:H7.

The tainted ground beef was sold in the meat department, and only at the 1 Hamilton Place location.  So far, no illnesses have been reported in relation to the contaminated ground beef.  Sales of the product have been suspended, and the ground beef in question contains no date or UPC codes.

E Coli was detected following sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspectors in which Food Laboratory personnel conducted an analysis of the ground beef.

Consumers who bought the ground beef on November 15th are asked to return it to the store or discard it.

While E. Coli food poisoning usually causes only mild symptoms in healthy individuals such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and occasional fever, it can lead to serious risks and complications in some individuals.  Those who are elderly, young children, or who have weakened or compromised immune systems should seek medical attention at once if you suspect E. Coli food poisoning.

HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome) is a serious complication that may develop in young children and the elderly.  This condition has the potential to lead to serious kidney damage and may be fatal.

Those who have become ill after eating foods tainted with E. Coli or other parasites may have rights in regard to compensation of costs related to their illness.  Contact a dedicated New York food poisoning attorney to learn about your rights, and whether you may be eligible for compensation.

More than two dozen people have become ill after consuming cheese tainted with E. Coli 0157:H7 that was sold at Costco stores in five states, including Arizona, Colorado, California, New Mexico and Nevada.  Arizona health officials believe that some of the illnesses may be related to “Cheese Road Shows” that were held by Costco in October.  In these shows, cheese samples were offered in stores, and people were also allowed to make a purchase.

The cheese believed to be linked to the illnesses is Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese.  Costco Wholesale Corporation, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the CDC are warning consumers not to eat this cheese if they have purchased it and have it in their homes.  So far, 9 people have been hospitalized and 1 person is believed to have HUS or hemolytic uremic syndrome.  HUS can shut down kidneys, and puts individuals at risk for serious health problems.  It most commonly occurs in children under the age of 5 and in older adults.  A breakdown of the illnesses by state thus far:

Arizona – 11, California – 1, Colorado – 8, New Mexico – 3, Nevada – 2.  There have been no deaths related to this outbreak to date.

Costco has removed the cheese from shelves, and is advising consumers to dispose of it or return any remaining cheese to their local Costco for a full refund.  They are also checking card purchase records in order to notify customers who may have purchased the cheese by phone of the situation.

Questions or concerns regarding this outbreak may be directed to 888-INFO-FDA.

E. Coli food poisoning frequently produces mild symptoms that may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and nausea.  While these symptoms may last only a few days, some individuals are at a high risk of serious complications.  These individuals include very young children, the elderly or frail, and those with a weakened immune system.  Contact your doctor if you believe you have become ill due to E. Coli, and report it to local health authorities.  You should also consider contacting an E. Coli Attorney to assist you in determining whether you have a solid case to pursue.

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Hamilton Corner Meat Market Inc. is recalling all packages of in-store sliced deli turkey, in-store sliced deli ham and in-store ground beef that were sold on September 29th of this year due to E. coli 0157:H7 being detected.  Patrick Hooker, New York State Agriculture Commissioner, announced the alert on Friday October 8th.

The recalled meat products were sold on a per-order basis at the meat department of Hamilton Corner Meat Market.  All products were coded with the date of purchase, so consumers can look at any packages they may have in their homes to determine if they bought the product on September 29th.  These meat products were only sold at Hamilton Corner Meat Market located at 1 Hamilton Place, New York, New York.

The store closed the meat processing section and deli voluntarily after lab findings led food inspectors to seize and destroy all of the non-prepackaged products in the meat case.  New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ food inspectors took samples of the deli meats and ground beef, which led to to the detection of E. coli bacteria.  So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Nearly three weeks ago, Hamilton Corner Meat Market recalled all packages of ground beef sold in bulk on September 7, 2010 because of the presence of salmonella.  It sounds as if though consumers need to be very cautious of deli or packaged meat sold at the market.

E. coli and salmonella produce similar symptoms such as abdominal cramps, nausea, fever and diarrhea that may be bloody at times.  While these symptoms usually pose no serious risks to healthy individuals, some people are at an increased risk of developing severe and even life-threatening complications.  These individuals include very young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with a compromised immune system.

Those at an increased risk should seek medical attention immediately if you develop symptoms and suspect food poisoning.

If you have eaten foods that have caused you to become ill and you suspect E. coli or salmonella, contact a reputable New York food poisoning attorney to learn if you may be eligible for compensation of costs related to your illness.

Recently, 3 people in the states of New York and Maine have become ill after eating beef products produced by Cargill that are believed to be tainted with E. Coli.  The products included in this recent outbreak bear establishment number “EST. 9400″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.  The beef products involved were produced on June 11th of this year; they were shipped to Maryland and Connecticut where they were further distributed and repackaged under various retail brand names. If infected by the E. Coli virus, you can learn more from E. Coli attorneys at Brown Chiari. Brown Chiari is a team of Buffalo personal injury attorneys.

It is known that BJ’s Wholesale Club grocery establishments in 8 states received the ground beef products.  These states include Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Virginia.

Below is a list of retailers that received these recalled products are as follows:

In New York, BJ’s Wholesale Clubs at the following addresses were recipients of the tainted beef:

1440 Central Avenue in Albany
Two Chevy Drive in Easy Syracuse
131-07 40th Road, Suite A100 in Flushing
756 State Highway 28 in Oneonta
5183 Transit Road in Clarence
300 Bellwood Drive in Greece
3303 Crompond Road in Yorktown Heights
232 Larkin Drive in Monroe

Addresses of BJ’s stores in Massachusetts involved in the outbreak are:

622 Washington Street in Weymouth
5 Ward Street in Revere
85 Cedar Street in Stoneham
66 Seyon Street in Waltham
105 Shops at 5 Way in Plymouth
2085 Bay Street in Taunton
115 Erdman Way in Leominster
287 Washington Street in Attleboro
777 Washington Street in Auburn

Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation recalled about 8,500 pounds of the tainted beef according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.  The FSIS is concerned that some consumers may have the tainted beef in their freezers, and urges those that do to dispose of the beef.   If you need assistance from a legal with experience in the food poisoning industry, consider contacting food poisoning lawyer at Brown Chiari.

E. Coli food poisoning is marked by symptoms that include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and kidney failure.  The frail or elderly, individuals with a weakened immune system and young children are most susceptible to serious or even fatal complications.

The FSIS, the Food Safety and Inspection Services division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced recently that Valley Meat Company is recalling approximately one million pounds of frozen ground beef patties as well as bulk ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.  These products were distributed to both institutional foodservice providers and retail outlets in California, Arizona, Oregon, Texas and internationally.  The ground beef patties and bulk products were produced between October 2, 2009 and January 12th of this year.

July 15th is when the FSIS first became aware of the problem.  The California Dept. of Public Health notified FSIS of a small cluster of the E. coli illnesses, which indicated a rare strain.  Six people became ill with E. coli food poisoning between April 8 and June 18 of this year, and another patient was later identified to have become ill in February, bringing the total to seven individuals.

The ground beef products involved in this recall bear the “EST. 8268″ inside the USDA mark of inspection, and product codes affected include 25709 through 01210.

The following products are involved in this recall:

(#2155) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 8/1R
(#2503) SMASHBURGER 40/7 OZ. – VAC PACK
(#2510) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 2/1 OVAL
(#2515) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 2/1 R
(#2535) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 3/1 OVAL
(#2545) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 3/1R
(#2575) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 4/1R
(#2595) IQF – 80/20% PATTIES 4/1R THIN
(#2605) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 5/1R
(#2635) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 6/1R
(#2668) BEEF CHUCK PATTIES 7 OZ- 21#
(#3075) *IQF* 85/15% PATTIES 4/1R USFI
(#3090) ‘RPQ’ 85/15 PATTIES 160/4 OZ.
(#3325) “RPQ” 90/10 BEEF PATTIES 40/4 OZ
(#3350) 90/10% BEEF PATTIES 160/4 OZ.
(#3450)SUPREMAS BEEF PATTIES 12/3#
(#3519) *IQF* 4/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
(#3520) *IQF* 5/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
(#3522) *IQF* 6/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
(#3675) BEEF SOY PATTIES RETAIL 6/5#
(#3700) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 12/3#
(#3705) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 6/5#
(#3710) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 8/3#
(#3715) BIGGER VALLEY BURGER – 6/5#
(#3725) 80/20 BIGGER BURGER 12/3#
(#3751) 80/20% RETAIL PATTIES 12/3#
(#3800) 85/15% RETAIL PATTIES – 12/3#
(#3850) BLACK ANGUS BURGER 12/2# BOX
(#3875) 93/7% BEEF PATTIES 12/3# RETAIL
(#3880) SAFEWAY 73/27 RETAIL BOXES 8#
(#3882) SAFEWAY 73/27 PATTIES 12/2.5#
(#3883) SAFEWAY 80/20 PATTIES 12/2.5#
(#4000) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 10/1#
(#4001) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 20/2#
(#4005) 73/27% GROUND BEEF – 40/1#
(#4015) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
(#4020) 73/27% GROUND BEEF – 8/5#
(#4030) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
(#4035) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 15/3#
(#4300) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 10/1#
(#4305) 80/20% GROUND BEEF – 40/1#
(#4310) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
(#4315) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 8/5#
(#4325) 80/20% GROUND BEEF – 4/10#
(#4326)*FRESH** 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
(#4328)80/20 GROUND BEEF 4/10# WHITE BOX
(#4329) ‘RPQ’ 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
(#4335)80/20% GROUND BEEF 2/5# – PRINTED
(#4610) 85/15% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
(#4615) 85/15% GROUND BEEF 8/5#
(#4625) “RPQ” 85/15% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
(#4630) 85/15% G B 4/10# CLEAR-generic
(#4915) 90/10% GROUND BEEF – 8/5#
(#4925) 90/10% GROUND BEEF 4/10# / WHITE
(#4930) 90/10% G B 4/10# / CLEAR-generic
(#4980) 93/7% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
(2714) HEARST 80/20 PATTIES 5/1R -10#
(2715) HEARST GROUND BEEF 12/1# RETAIL

E. coli food poisoning bacteria usually causes only mild symptoms in most healthy individuals. These symptoms may include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever.  E. coli food poisoning may pose a serious risk to certain individuals including young children, pregnant women, the elderly and those with a weakened immune system.  If you have symptoms of E. coli, it is advised that you seek medical attention.

Contact a New York food poisoning attorney to learn what rights you have, and if you may be eligible for compensation for those costs related to your illness.

Just a couple of months after Fresh Express salad products caused a salmonella outbreak in the Upper-Midwest states, romaine lettuce based products have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.  While this new recall applies mostly to Canada, some of these products were apparently distributed to a few South Dakota retail outlets as well.  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising the public not to eat these products.  Fresh Express is a Salinas, California based manufacturer.

The products included in this recall have best before dates of July 9 through July 12.  These products include:

0 71279
Double Carrots 340 g 10802 5 S175 July 10, 2010

0 71279
Green & Crisp 340 g 10804 9 S175 July 10, 2010

0 71279
Premium Romaine 255 g 10808 7 S175 July 10, 2010

0 71279
Lettuce Trio 255 g 10809 4 S175 July 10, 2010

0 71279 July 10-11,
Italian 283 g 21100 8 S175, S176 2010

0 71279 July 9-10,
Fancy Greens 198 g 23201 0 S174, S175 2010

0 71279 July 11-12,
American 340 g 24100 5 S175, S176 2010

0 71279
5-Lettuce Mix 170 g 25101 1 S175 July 9, 2010

0 71279 July 10-11,
Hearts of Romaine 283 g 26102 7 S175, S176 2010

0 71279 July 10-11,
Triple Hearts 226 g 26111 9 S175, S176 2010

0 71279
Leafy Green Romaine 255 g 26112 6 S175 July 10, 2010

0 71279
Veggie Lover’s 340 g 28100 1 S175 July 10, 2010

212 g + 0 71279 July 10-11,
Caesar Complete Salad 74 mL 30100 6 S175, S176 2010

212 g + 0 71279 July 10-11,
CaesarLite Complete Salad 74 mL 30101 3 S175, S176 2010

Caesar Supreme Complete 226 g + 0 71279 July 10-11,
Salad 81 mL 30104 4 S175, S176 2010

B.L.T. Caesar Complete 226 g + 0 71279
Salad 74 mL 30107 5 S175 July 10, 2010

Asian Supreme Complete 323 g + 0 71279 July 10-11,
Salad 74 mL 30201 0 S175, S176 201

Salsa! Ensalada Supreme 326 g + 0 71279
Complete Salad 74 mL 30601 8 S175 July 10, 2010

Fresh Express advises consumers to dispose of any of the above recalled salad mixes and asks those with questions to call 800-242-5472 between the hours of 5 am and 8 pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday.

So far, there have been no illnesses associated with the potentially contaminated Romaine lettuce products.  Several weeks after the April-May 2010 recall due to salmonella outbreak in the Upper-Midwest, Fresh Express recalled various ready-to-eat salads that were distributed and sold across the nation in 26 states, including Alaska, Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Washington and Wyoming.

E. coli food poisoning usually causes only mild symptoms in healthy individuals, which may include nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.  However, individuals such as the very young, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems may be at risk of developing serious complications such as HUS which affects the kidneys and can be life threatening.

If you have become ill with E. coli after consuming foods that are possibly contaminated, contact a New York food poisoning attorney to discuss legal rights you may have.  Brown Chiari are Buffalo NY Personal Injury Lawyers.

Approximately 66,000 pounds of ground and tenderized bison products have been recalled by a Henderson, Colorado company, Rocky Mountain Natural Meats.

5 people in Colorado and 1 in New York have been identified with an indistinguishable PFGE pattern after becoming ill.  FSIS was continuing an on-going investigation in to a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Colorado when they determined there was a relation between the cluster of illnesses and bison products.  Those affected became ill between the dates of June 4 and June 9 of this year.  FSIS, the CDC and the FDA, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the New York Department of Health are working in conjunction on this investigation.

The products involved in this recall include:

· 12-oz packages of “GREAT RANGE BRAND ALL NATURAL BISON STEAK MEDALLIONS.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 23 and June 24, 2010

· 12-oz packages of “GREAT RANGE BRAND ALL NATURAL BISON SIRLOIN STEAKS.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 20, June 23 and June 24, 2010

· 16-oz packages of “GREAT RANGE BRAND ALL NATURAL GROUND BISON.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 21, June 22 or June 24, 2010.

· 16-oz packages of “NATURE’S RANCHER GROUND BUFFALO.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 22, 2010.

· 16-oz packages of “THE BUFFALO GUYS ALL NATURAL GROUND BUFFALO 90% LEAN.” These products have a lot number of 0147.

· 15-pound boxes of “ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL MEATS, INC. BISON 10 OZ SIRLOIN STEAK.” These products went to restaurants and bear a Julian Code of 0141.

Consumers will find the establishment number “EST. 20247″ inside the USDA mark of inspection.  The recalled bison products were distributed to food service distributors in Utah and Arizona, as well as retail establishments nationwide.  The sell-by dates have since passed, but the FSIS and Rocky Mountain Natural Meats urge consumers to check their freezers for any possibly contaminated bison and dispose of the product or return it to the point of purchase.

E. coli food poisoning produces mild symptoms including nausea or vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea and low grade fever.  Some individuals may be more susceptible to serious complications such as kidney failure or HUS.  Those most at risk include young children, the frail or elderly, and those with a weakened immune system.  Seek medical assistance if you develop symptoms after eating foods that could possibly be tainted with the E. coli bacteria.

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