Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

E. coli Outbreak at San Diego County Fair: 1 Child Dead, at least 10 sick
E. coliAn E. coli outbreak at the San Diego County Fair in June sickened at least ten children, one of whom has died. E. coli lawyers question what safety measures were in place at the fair on the days when the lives of these families were changed…



Salmonella Outbreak From Imported Mexican Papayas Hits 8 States.
Outbreak, Pathogens, SalmonellaPritzker Hageman's Food Poisoning Law Firm Salmonella lawyers are investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella Uganda that has sickened at least 71 people so far in 8 states. This outbreak has also led to at least 27 hospitalizations. A much higher…



Salmonella Tahini Outbreak Ends, Will Lawsuits Follow?
SalmonellaThe Salmonella outbreak linked to tahini has ended, but it's not too late for those who were sickened to file a lawsuit. The outbreak was linked to imported products that were distributed by Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC of Jupiter, Florida. Three…



Spinach, Avocado and Pepper Recalls Show Listeria Survives Freezing
ListeriaThree recalls for frozen produce this week show that freezing is one of the many extreme conditions that Listeria can survive. Three frozen products were recalled this week for potential Listeria contamination. At the time the recalls were…