Author: Tony Coveny, Ph.D
Tony Coveny, Ph.D
Tony Coveny, has been practicing infectious disease litigation exclusively for more than a decade, settling cases against major agro-industrial companies, international suppliers, and domestic distributors and manufacturers. Tony Coveny, alongside Ron Simon, has tried cases against restaurants, distributors, national manufacturers, and foreign corporations to recover damages against their clients. From the main office in Houston, which he manages, he speaks to potential and current clients on a daily basis.
A Deadly Outbreak of E. coli – 16 Victims in 5 States with 9 Hospitalizations On the 2nd of February 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an E. coli outbreak, however the food source is unknown, and is being investigated. Illnesses are recorded beginning anytime between the dates the 23rd of December 2020, to the 7th of January 2021. Local and state officials are vigilantly looking into this mysterious E. coli outbreak and are asking the infected what they ate the prior week to becoming ill with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Outbreak Data – New…
Food Safety In The Kitchen To Prevent Food Borne Illnesses It’s no secret Americans all eat and enjoy food, but how can consumers do it safely? Food borne illnesses, caused by such pathogens as E. coli, Listeriosis, Salmonella, etc., are on the rise, and it’s time for consumers to rehashed basic kitchen tips for food safety. As one National Food Poisoning Lawyer has stated: “the public, as well as food vendors and manufacturers, should follow these tips to safely prepare food to prevent food borne illnesses”. Washing – Thoroughly washing hands is critical for preparing food safely. Wash for approximately…
Voluntary Recall of Dole Fresh Vegetable’s Endless Summer Salad Kit Announced Due to Allergens On the 29th of January 2021, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary recall of Dole Fresh Vegetable Inc.’s Endless Summer Salad Kit, due to allergens such as fish and egg being undeclared in the product. During the production of this Endless Summer Salad, the incorrect masterpack (topping kit) and dressing were used, leading to the problem of having possible undeclared fish and egg allergens. Individuals with fish and egg allergies, according to the FDA, “run the risk of a serious or life-threatening…
Interpac Technologies Inc. and Think! Voluntarily Recall Protein + Fiber Oatmeal and Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble Products On the 28th of January 2021, think! And Interpac Technologies announced their voluntary recall of the products Protein + Fiber Oatmeal and Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble, due to an allergy concern. According to Interpac Technologies, Inc. and think!, the Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble products and the Protein + Fiber Oatmeal contain undeclared tree nuts. Individuals with allergies to tree nuts such as almonds and pecans should not consume think! And Interpac Technologies’ Protein + Fiber Oatmeal and Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble products. According…
Allergy Alert Issued for Organic Yellow Peas by Maine Grains Inc. On the 27th of January 2021, Maine Grains Inc. of Skowhegan, Maine announced the recall of 2,000 lbs. of their Organic Yellow Peas, due to an allergy concern. The Organic Yellow Peas may contain undeclared Soybeans, which could cause serious reactions in individuals with Soybean allergies. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding food-cause allergies “The body’s immune response can be severe and life threatening”. All of the Organic Yellow Peas were either distributed to online consumers through the Maine Grain website, or in the…
On the 21st of January 2021, The Door County Coffee and Tea Company of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, recalled their 5.1 oz. packages of French Vanilla Flavored Cappuccino Single Serve Cups. The Cappuccino Cups were recalled due to the possibility of containing undeclared Soy and Milk. Individuals with Milk or Soy allergies may develop serious or even fatal symptoms from consuming these products. The afore-mentioned recalled Door County Coffee and Tea Company’s French Vanilla Flavored Cappuccino Single Serve Cups were distributed at the following locations, either through grocery and gift stores, or through mail orders: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Texas,…
Publix Recalls Steam in Bag Products Due to Listeria Contamination On January 14, 2021, Publix Super Markets, Inc. issued a recall of certain Steam In Bag products that contain Butternut Squash because of a potential Listeria contamination. The recall was made after the supplier of the Butternut Squash, Pero Family Farms Company, LLC., issued a recall of their Butternut Squash products. The following products are those Publix brand products that are under recall: Publix Steam In Bag Green Bean Butternut Squash, Publix Steam In Bag Season Butternut Medley, and Publix Steam In Bag Butternut Brussel Pecan, all sold between January…
RML’s Discovery of ‘Swimming’ Salmonella Protein Provides Potential for Future Antibacterial Treatments Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) is a part of the National Institute of Health (NIH) research program, located in Hamilton, Montana. RML’s research program investigates the transmission and functional properties of a wide variety of viral and bacterial illnesses. In a recent study, one RML researcher, Kendal Cooper, discovered an important component in the process of Salmonella infection; the protein McpC. Cooper was first hired 20 years ago by RML’s research manager, Olivia Steele-Mortime, specifically to research Salmonella infection. Salmonella is a common foodborne bacteria, meaning that it is…
Butternut Squash Trays Voluntarily Recalled By Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC Due To Possible Contamination With Listeria On the 15th of January 2021, Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC announced a voluntary recall of their Butternut Squash Trays, due to the possibility that their product may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. As Ron Simon, a National Food Poisoning Lawyer, stated, “Listeria monocytogenes can cause Listeriosis, a potentially serious and at times fatal infection that has a higher risk of affecting young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.” While individuals with healthy immune systems may…
Conventional Butternut Squash Items Recalled By Lancaster Foods Due To Possible Contamination On the 19th of January 2021, Lancaster Foods LLC announced the recall of all their conventional butternut squash items processed between 12/22/2020 to 01/08/2021, due to possible contamination with Listeria Mynocytogenes. The Listeria Mynocytogenes organism is, as one National Food Poisoning Lawyer has stated: “A potentially serious and at times fatal infection that has a higher risk of affecting young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.” Symptoms include severe headache, high fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stiffness, nausea, and even miscarriages or stillbirths among…