Author: McKenna Madison Coveny
Multistate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Boars Head Deli Meats Remains Under Investigation A multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been traced to deli meats, including Boar’s Head brand liverwurst, prompting significant public health measures. The CDC and other health authorities are actively investigating the outbreak, which has affected 43 people across 13 states, with three confirmed deaths. At least one of the wrongful death cases is being litigated by the national listeria lawyers at Ron Simon & Associates. As of August 8, 2024, there have been nine new reported cases since the last update on July 31. All affected…
What is the Most Common Source of Food Poisoning in the United States of America? According to salmonella lawyer Ron Simon, interviewed for this article, about one-in-six Americans will contract food poisoning this year alone. Simon notes that some of the victims will become sick for as little as a few days, while others will suffer catastrophic illness, including death. This is backed up by the CDC which admits that 48 million Americans get sick in an average year from food poisoning, and about 128 thousand of those require hospitalization. Of those, about 3000 die each year. According to Simon,…
The National E.coli Law Firm of Ron Simon & Associates is filing multiple Lawsuits this week in the ongoing Wendy’s E.coli Litigation – They note the Statute of Limitations is approaching for adult victims. The E. coli O157 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce used at Wendy’s restaurants began in July 2022 and impacted multiple states, including Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 100 illnesses, with many individuals requiring hospitalization. Several patients developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can also lead to kidney failure. Investigations revealed that most of the…
World Hepatitis Day: Let It Serve as a Reminder July 28th, known as World Hepatitis Day, serves as a stark reminder for many that with the “growing threat of the disease”, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), that both the advocacy and continued education in regard to this virus need to be championed. Furthermore, with this day designated to recognize viral hepatitis, both health officials and doctors alike are able to continue to urge local and international organizations to further combat this issue. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, a vital organ responsible for processing…
E.coli Outbreak Linked To Ground Beef, One Reported Dead – E. Coli Lawyer Comments on E. Coli Lawsuit Flathead County, Montana, has been faced with a startling public health issue. An outbreak of E.coli O157, which has reportedly sickened 13 individuals, and killed one, is currently being investigated by The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD), the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Service (DPHHS), and other local health departments. Furthermore, according to reports, the outbreak has been potentially linked to ground beef, which was sold and distributed to several restaurants in the area. The product was not available or sold…
Investigation links Cucumber Salmonella Outbreak to Use of Untreated Water In a recent investigation, health officials have identified untreated water used by a Florida cucumber grower as one of the likely sources of a significant salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The outbreak has resulted in numerous illnesses across multiple regions, drawing attention to the critical need for stringent agricultural water safety practices. The Outbreak The outbreak, which has affected 449 people across 31 states and the District of Columbia, has been traced back to cucumbers grown in fields irrigated with untreated water. Upon an onsite investigation of Bedner Growers’, Inc.,…
What Foods are Most Likely to Cause Food Poisoning ? Food poisoning is a prevalent and distressing issue that arises all too often in the the United States – in fact, 1 in 6 people get ill from consuming contaminated foods very year. That said, certain types of food are more susceptible to harboring harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can increase the risk of foodborne illnesses. Here’s a closer look at these high-risk foods and how to prevent food poisoning. 1. Raw or Undercooked Poultry Poultry, including chicken and turkey, is notorious for carrying bacteria such as Campylobacter and Salmonella.…
Elevated Levels of E.coli In River Seine Raise Health Poses Challenges for the Paris 2024 Olympic Swimming Events With the Paris 2024 Olympic events quickly approaching, officials are concerned about the unhealthy levels of E.coli and enterococci in the river Seine. Continuous testing of the waters reveal that, while improving, the levels of these harmful bacteria are still deemed unsafe to swim in. This is mainly due to the unseasonably heavy rains that have been occurring in Paris as of late, which continue to play a role in the buildup of pollution in the river’s waters. These high levels of…
On July 5, 2024, the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Al Safa US LLC is recalling over 2,000 frozen ready-to-eat chicken products due to a possible listeria contamination. According to the FSIS, the goods were produced on June 5, 2024 in Canada, and were imported to the U.S. on June 13, 2024 and June 21, 2024. Here are the following descriptions of the packages: Reports say that the contamination of these meals were found during routine inspection, and thus far, no illnesses have been reported after the consumption of these products. Nonetheless,…
Gibson Farms Voluntarily Recalls Organic Light Halves and Pieces Shelled with Walnuts The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been investigating a multistate outbreak of E coli O157 infections. With epidemiologic and traceback evidence, the outbreak was linked to Gibson Farms, Inc.’s organic walnuts. According to reports, a total of 13 people have been sickened with this strain of E coli, and were reported from two states: Washington (6) and California (7). The lot numbers involved in the recall were 3325-043 and 3341-501, with expiration dates of 5/21/2025 and 6/7/2025. Furthermore, Gibson…