Author: McKenna Madison Coveny

Every summer, families across the U.S. gather in backyards, parks, and patios to fire up the grill and enjoy a classic American favorite: hamburgers. But while burgers are a staple of warm-weather celebrations, they’re also one of the most common causes of E. coli-related foodborne illness—often because of a simple but serious oversight: undercooking ground beef. E. coli is a type of bacteria that naturally lives in the intestines of animals and humans. While many strains are harmless, certain ones—especially E. coli O157:H7—produce a potent toxin that can lead to severe illness. In some cases, the infection can cause hemolytic…

Smoked salmon, with its luxurious texture, delicate flavor, and association with brunches, bagels, and hors d’oeuvres, enjoys a certain culinary prestige. It’s marketed as a refined, healthy source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, often perched beside capers and crème fraîche in upscale delicatessens. Yet despite its gourmet status, smoked salmon—and smoked fish more broadly—harbors a quiet but persistent danger: Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially deadly bacterium that can flourish where most other foodborne pathogens cannot. Unlike Salmonella or E. coli, which typically require improper cooking or storage to become dangerous, Listeria can survive and even multiply in refrigerated environments—the very condition under which…

Re-Publish from PR Newswire Press Release concerning Salmonella Egg Lawsuit The national food poisoning law firm of Ron Simon & Associates, along with Gomez Trial Attorneys, has filed the first August Egg Company Lawsuit in Sonoma County, California. The outcome, linked to organic cage-free eggs, has sickened at least 80 people, hospitalizing about one-quarter of the reported victims so far, including the plaintiff in this lawsuit.  A copy of the lawsuit is available upon request. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Carrie Fairchild who consumed the cage-free eggs. By the next day, she had become ill with the symptoms of salmonellosis, including diarrhea,…

Ron Simon & Associates Files First E. Coli Lawsuit Against Whispering Willows Farm and Dairy, LLC After Minor Hospitalized for Over 2 Weeks with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome The national food poisoning law firm of Ron Simon & Associates, along with The Matthews Firm PLLC, filed the first Whispering Willows Raw Milk E. Coli Lawsuit in Maury County, Tennessee. The firm file the lawsuit on behalf of the parents of R.H. a young girl who consumed the raw milk at her home after her parents purchased the raw milk. A copy of the lawsuit is available upon request. The lawsuit alleges both statutory violations, including…

According to the newest data, as of May 31, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have reported that at least 45 individuals across 18 U.S. states have been sickened in the ongoing Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. Of these cases, 16 people have been hospitalized, and no fatalities have been reported. The contaminated cucumbers were grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. in Florida and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. They were sold between April 29 and May 19, 2025, through major retailers and supplied to restaurants, hospitals, and cruise…

A recall has been issued by Big Y Foods, based in Springfield, Massachusetts for some made-to-order subs, wraps, and paninis due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious infections in animals and humans, especially those in vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Background The recall was initiated because they have been linked to a nationwide Salmonella outbreak currently under investigation by federal, state, and local health authorities. Sliced cucumber is an option for customers to add to their sandwiches when ordering. All sandwiches were products on customer request…

If you’re one of the more than 90 unlucky souls who thought a meal at popular restaurant Aladdin Mediterranean in San Diego sounded like a safe choice, chances are your week ended not with satisfied taste buds and fond memories, but with a hospital bracelet and a bottle of IV fluids. What was supposed to be a Mediterranean meal turned into a gastrointestinal massacre in early 2024, as one of Southern California’s most popular casual dining spots became ground zero for a Salmonella outbreak so severe it sent at least 10 to the emergency room. And Aladdin’s response? Well, there…

There are few greater joys in life than cracking open the fridge at midnight, bleary-eyed and hungry, to discover a plate of last night’s spaghetti staring back at you like a savory siren. But behind every leftover lurks a potential villain — and his name is Clostridium perfringens. Welcome to the wild world of food poisoning, where your own refrigerator might secretly be plotting your downfall. The Fridge Is Not a Time Machine Let’s face it — we’ve all done it. You open the fridge, see the half-eaten burrito from two days ago, give it a sniff (the universal food…

Exercise has long been celebrated as a cornerstone of good health, but only in recent decades has science begun to unravel the specific ways that different types of exercise—particularly cardiovascular and strength training—uniquely and synergistically benefit the human body. Cardio improves endurance, burns fat, and strengthens the heart and lungs, while resistance training builds lean muscle, stabilizes joints, and supports metabolic health. When these two forms of physical activity are combined, they form a formidable defense not only against chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes but also contribute to bolstering the body’s immune response—offering some protection even against acute…

2024 McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Still Being Actively Litigated! In late 2024, McDonald’s faced a significant food safety crisis when an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak was traced to slivered yellow onions served on its Quarter Pounder burgers. The outbreak affected 104 individuals across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations, four cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and at least one fatality (an older adult in Colorado) whose estate is represented by Ron Simon and Associates, the national E. Coli law firm who is handling the McDonald’s Onion E. coli wrongful death claim. Timeline and Response The outbreak was first identified…