Close Menu
  • Food Poisoning
    • Symptoms
    • Prevention
    • Treatment
    • Causes
  • Pathogens
    • Botulism
    • Campylobacter
    • E. coli
    • Cyclospora
    • Norovirus
    • Hepatitis A
    • Salmonella
    • Listeria
    • Shigella
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Can I sue for Food Poisoning?
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • Botulism Lawyer
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
  • Connect With A Lawyer
What's Hot

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Recalls a Single Lot of Tetra Reptomin Reptile Food for Aquatic Turtles Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

May 23, 2025

JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Cucumber Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 23, 2025

Recall of Select Big Y Foods Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

May 23, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
  • About
  • Contact Us
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
  • Home
  • Food Poisoning
    • What is Food Poisoning?
      • Symptoms
      • Causes
      • Prevention
      • Treatment
      • Statistics
    • Pathogens
      • Botulism
      • Campylobacter
      • E. coli
      • Hepatitis A
      • Shigella
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella
      • Cyclospora
      • Listeria
  • Food Safety
    • How to wash your hands
    • Food Safty And The Holidays
  • Legal
    • Salmonella Lawyer
      • Salmonella Lawsuit
    • E. coli Lawyer
      • E. coli Lawsuit
    • Cyclospora Lawyer
    • Shigella Lawyer
    • Hepatitis A Lawyer
    • Botulism Lawyer
  • Outbreaks and Recalls
Food Poisoning NewsFood Poisoning News
Home»Food Safety Updates»Plant Linked to Listeria Outbreak to Reopen
Plant Linked to Listeria Outbreak to Reopen
Plant Linked to Listeria Outbreak to Reopen reopen - Food Poisoning News
Food Safety Updates

Plant Linked to Listeria Outbreak to Reopen

Tony Coveny, Ph.DBy Tony Coveny, Ph.DJune 28, 2016Updated:January 20, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Reddit

No root cause has been identified in the Listeria outbreak tied to the Pasco, Washington production plant owner by CRF Frozen Foods Inc. In addition, no root cause of contamination has been identified, but according to all accounts – including those in local-area newspapers – the plant is planning to reopen soon.

Reopened Plan Welcome Idea in Community

 

For the 300+ workers laid off since the plant stopped operating after the waves and waves of recalls began – ultimately totaling over 350 distinct items sold under more than a dozen brand names – the fact that the plant may reopen comes as welcome news.

Key in the progression of events were the test samples from the company’s frozen peas and corn, which had strains of Listeria identical to the Listeria strains that infected people in at least three states.

“Gene Grabowski, a consultant acting as spokesman for CRF during the crisis, said the company will turn its attention from trying to find the source of the deadly listeria pathogen to securing federal approval to restart production,” the Kennewick, WA, Tri-City Herald newspaper reported Sunday.

Government Approvals Required to Reopen

However, before the CRF plant reopens, it has to obtain approval from government authorities.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration remain in the dark and have not posted any new information on the outbreak to investigation for weeks – not since their initial announcements in early May.

As far as the CDC is concerned, in its last update, posted May 3, eight people in three states had confirmed Listeria infections. The most two most recent victims’ illnesses began in January and March 2016; the earlier illnesses dated all the way back to 2013. All victims required hospitalization.

The most recent update from the Food and Drug Administration on the agency’s investigation came on May 19th, and reported that FDA officials found environmental samples collected in another Pasco, Washington, food processing plant matched some of the Listeria DNA in the outbreak victims victims.

Those samples — which turned out to be from Oregon Potato Co. — led that company to recall onion products from its wholesale customers and resulted in a recall of consumer products from the Pictsweet Co.

“FDA is working to identify other parts of the relevant supply chain that may have product relating to this outbreak. However, FDA is prohibited by law from releasing publicly certain information about supply chains, which may constitute confidential commercial information,” according to the agency’s May 19 update.

In this context – one of little information and much speculation – don’t be surprised if you see the doors to the CRF plant reopen soon.

The attorneys of Ron Simon & Associates have helped hundreds of people with foodborne illness get in their search for answers, justice and compensation. If you or a family member have been affected by food poisoning, please fill out our case evaluation form or call us toll-free at 1-888-335-4901 for your free case evaluation.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
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.

Related Posts

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Recalls a Single Lot of Tetra Reptomin Reptile Food for Aquatic Turtles Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk

May 23, 2025

JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Cucumber Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 23, 2025

Recall of Select Big Y Foods Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

May 23, 2025

Multistate Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Linked to Florida-Grown Cucumbers Prompts Nationwide Recall

May 23, 2025
Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Attorney Advertisement
Ron Simon

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Latest Posts

Recall of Select Big Y Foods Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

May 23, 2025

Multistate Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Linked to Florida-Grown Cucumbers Prompts Nationwide Recall

May 23, 2025

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe’s “Apology”

May 23, 2025

Food Poisoning News is a website devoted to providing you with the most current information on food safety, dangerous pathogens, food poisoning outbreaks and outbreak prevention, and food poisoning litigation.

We're social. Connect with us:

Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Latest Posts

Recall of Select Big Y Foods Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella Risk

May 23, 2025

Multistate Salmonella Montevideo Outbreak Linked to Florida-Grown Cucumbers Prompts Nationwide Recall

May 23, 2025

Aladdin Mediterranean Cafe’s “Apology”

May 23, 2025
Get Informed

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest food safety recall, outbreak, & investigation news.

Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
  • Home
© 2025 Food Poisoning News. Sponsored by Ron Simon & Associates a Houston, TX law firm. Powered by ArmaVita.
Our website and content are for informational purposes only. Food Poisoning News does not provide legal advice, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.