Author: McKenna Madison Coveny

After weeks of being closed and simultaneously being investigated by the Health Department, Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman, Montana was definitively linked to a deadly outbreak. It finally reopened on May 25th, 2023, about a month after the outbreak turned deadly. Despite it being approximately a month since then, it seems Dave’s legal troubles are only beginning, as are the legal battles for the families of the decedants. Ron Simon & Associates, one of the nation’s preeminent food poising law firms, has just filed a “Wrongful Death Lawsuit” along with their local counsel, attorney Chuck Watson of the Watson Law…

Food Poisoning and the Summer Heat – How to Safeguard Your Family and Friends Food poisoning illnesses are already pesky enough in the cold weather, but what happens when the bacteria these illnesses carry are exposed to warmer temperatures? Well, since bacteria tends to thrive in warmer, more humid climates, food poisoning illnesses tend to become more common during the summer time. This also means that it is important for consumers to clean and store their products properly in order to prevent contamination. Rules like “always washing your hands,” or “rinsing off your fruits and vegetables before consumption,” become that…

Los Amigos Taqueria: Closed due to Possible Link to Salmonella Outbreak             Los Amigos Taqueria, a popular taco chain in Brighton, Boston, has recently been closed due to a potential link to a Salmonella outbreak, after customers complained of becoming ill after purchasing food there. As of right now, “over 33 locals” have been affected, and two people have sued Los Amigos Taqueria, with claims that after consuming food at the Brighton chain they contracted salmonella. Unfortunately, neither complaint reveals what items on the menu these customers ate. Health officials have not yet officially confirmed the number of illnesses, and…

Dave’s Sushi Victims Retain National Food Poisoning Lawyer Ron Simon to Represent Them Over the past few weeks, two individuals have died and numerous patrons of Dave’s Sushi have become ill, some requiring hospitalization, after eating what is believed to have been contaminated morel mushrooms in a specialty sushi roll from Dave’s Sushi. One of the national food poisoning lawyers, who spoke to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, stated, “This is a difficult time for many. The two deceased individuals have left behind family and friends, and many others are still trying to recuperate. Having spoken to the surviving family members…

            In late 2022, a multistate outbreak of the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) in frozen organic strawberries struck consumers, hospitalizing 13 of he 18 confirmed patients in Washington State. In Canada, there were also 10 hospitalized patients confirmed to be linked to the same outbreak. Now, once again, Hepatitis A has been linked to frozen strawberries. The same product that caused the string of illnesses last year is again the focal point of an outbreak this year.             According to an update made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 8, 2023, the initial count of seven…

Food poisoning is a nuisance for pretty much everybody, with one-in-six Americans getting ill each year. It can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and other unpleasant side effects. This definitely isn’t fun for anyone, but for some it can even be deadly. Young children, the elderly, the immunocompromised, and those who are pregnant or who suffer from chronic health issues are at a high risk of more serious injury. No matter how much you wash and clean your produce, or inspect your food, some foods are naturally more likely to be carriers of these nasty illness-causing bacteria, viruses, parasites,…

When people think of where Salmonella often resides, many immediately think of raw meats, specifically chicken. Although this is true, it can also be consumed through raw dairy products, vegetables, and even fruits! One unlikely product that people don’t often think of is eggs. Poultry, such as chickens, can carry Salmonella, and this bacteria can then be passed on to the eggs they lay. According to the CDC the contamination occurs when Salmonella gets “on the shells of eggs when birds lay eggs or when the eggs touch bird droppings (poop) after being laid.” This especially becomes a concern when…

In late 2022, a multistate outbreak of Hepatitis A in frozen organic strawberries struck consumers, hospitalizing 13 out of the 18 confirmed patients in Washington State. In Canada, there were also 10 hospitalized patients confirmed to be affected by the same outbreak. Now, once again, the same strain of Hepatitis A linked to these frozen strawberries that caused this string of illnesses last year, is again causing another outbreak this year.             In the current multistate outbreak, so far 7 people have been confirmed ill and two have been hospitalized. The guilty berries are also from the same growing area…

Due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination in Ready-To-Go (RTE) salads, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a health alert. They are particularly alerting consumers about certain salads produced from March 10, 2023 to March 24, 2023. The main concern is that since these salads haven’t reached their expiration dates yet, they may still be in peoples’ fridges. The products affected by this public health alert bear these labels:             Thus far, there have been no reported illnesses, and officials are acting out of an abundance of caution for the sake of peoples’…

Salmonella has struck again with a recent multistate outbreak spanning eleven states, resulting in at least a dozen ill including three requiring hospitalization. The CDC has identified raw flour as the culprit, but are still trying to pinpoint which brand(s). The sources of these victims’ illnesses have been identified as both raw dough and batter, with the only common denominator in these consumed products being raw flour. Baked/fully cooked flour isn’t an issue, but the problem is that many people consume flour raw by eating cookie dough or batter before cooking it. Although it can be fun to “try a…