Author: Tony Coveny, Ph.D

E. coli outbreak at Oregon daycare sickens 5 -call to speak to our E. coli Lawyers  A daycare facility in Beaverton, Oregon, is experiencing an e. coli outbreak of an undetermined source. Five people have become ill with e. coli symptoms; four of those have confirmed e. coli infections. Washington County Health and Human Services officials are continuing the investigation as they do not yet know the extent or the source of the contamination. None of the victims have experienced kidney failure or have had to be hospitalized. More illnesses may soon be reported. E. coli infection doesn’t manifest as…

Cyclospora Lawyer Ron Simon Files Del Monte Cyclospora Lawsuit in Wisconsin as Cyclospora Outbreak Grows – Additional Cyclospora Lawsuits Anticipated The Cyclospora lawyers at Ron Simon & Associates have filed a lawsuit on behalf of one of the many victims of food poisoning cyclosporiasis, caused by ingestion of Cyclospora parasites.  The parasites were in a Del Monte veggie tray, sold at Kwik Trip/Kwik Star stores throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.  There are about 78 confirmed cases now, and this is expected to increase as surveillance and monitoring expand with the publication of the outbreak. For a copy of the Complaint filed…

The very first Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Lawsuit was filed by Ron Simon in Oklahoma today. The experienced Salmonella Lawyers at Ron Simon & Associates filed the first lawsuit in the Kellogg Honey Smack Salmonella Outbreak.  Ron Simon, who has represented thousands of people in salmonella lawsuits, filed the Kellogg’s Honey Smacks lawsuit on behalf of Audrea Johnson, a woman who was hospitalized after eating two bowls of the contaminated Honey Smacks cereal. She underwent significant testing and her stool culture was positive for Salmonella. The Kellogg’s Salmonella lawyers at Ron Simon & Associates are currently representing a number of the…

Pre-cut melon salmonella count increases – Have questions about a Melon Salmonella Lawsuit? The number of consumers who have become ill after eating pre-cut melons has increased to 70. The pre-cut melons, including fresh cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fresh-cut fruit medley products containing any of these melons, have been recalled because of Salmonella Adelaide contamination. Caito Foods, LLC, had distributed the melon products to stores in 22 states across the US. There are now 70 people ill from food poisoning directly related to salmonella in the pre-cut melons, in 7 states: Illinois (7), Indiana (11), Kentucky (1), Michigan (38),…

Consumers advised not to eat any Honey Smacks The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are advising consumers not to eat any Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal until their investigation into the salmonella outbreak is complete. Recall notices officially list only the 15.3 ounce and 23 ounce packages with best buy dates of JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019; however, the health agencies are now warning against eating any of the Honey Smacks cereal products regardless of size or best buy date. Health officials are also advising consumers who may have repackaged…

The strain of salmonella bacteria that has most recently been linked to pre-cut melons has a history dating back to 1943. Pre-cut watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, and fruit medley products have recently been recalled from a number of stores across the US because they are potentially contaminated with Salmonella Adelaide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 60 people in 5 states have been infected with the Salmonella Adelaide strain of bacteria infection. Of those who have become ill after eating the pre-cut melons, 31 have been hospitalized. The fruit products had been distributed by Caito Foods, Inc.,…

Salmonella has been in the news quite a bit lately, as bacteria found in food products that can make people very ill. Those who become sick from consuming food contaminated with salmonella develop an illness called salmonellosis. There are several different strains of salmonella. The most recent salmonella outbreak involving Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal resulted from a strain of bacteria called Salmonella Mbandaka. Public health investigators work to identify the strain of salmonella associated with an outbreak so they can determine if multiple illnesses are related to one specific source. In the case of the Honey Smacks contamination, 73 people…

17 people ill in King County, WA, after eating at Lahori Kabab-n-Grill At least 17 people who were part of a single meal party dining at Lahori Kabab-n-Grill in Kent, Washington, have become ill with gastroenteritis that may be linked to a bacteria infection. The affected consumers reported nausea, cramping, and diarrhea after consuming food and beverage from the buffet at Lahori Kabab-n-Grill on June 10, 2018. The investigation is ongoing; however, those who became ill have symptoms that are suggestive of bacterial toxin, such as Bacillus cereus or Clostridium perfringens. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified. King County…

Del Monte recalls vegetable trays in cyclospora outbreak Certain vegetable trays containing fresh broccoli, cauliflower, celery sticks, carrots, and dill dip have been recalled by Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc., because of their potential to be contaminated with cyclospora. The vegetable trays were distributed to select retailers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Del Monte has recalled 6 ounce, 12 ounce, and 28 ounce vegetable trays that were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Demond’s, Sentry, Potash, Meehan’s, Country Market, Food Max Supermarket, and Peapod. The products are marked with a “Best If Enjoyed By” date of…

73 people in 31 states ill from Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Kellogg’s Honey Smacks sweetened puffed wheat cereal is a likely source of an outbreak of salmonella that has impacted consumers in 31 states across the country. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating the outbreak and Kellogg’s has recalled the packages of cereal believed to be responsible for the salmonella outbreak. There have been 24 hospitalizations among those who have become ill. To date, 73 people have reported illnesses related to salmonella in 31 states: Alabama (2), Arizona (1), California…