Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

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Ground Bison E. coli Recall and Outbreak

A ground bison recall including Northbrook, Sayers Brook and Fossil Farms ground meat and Northbrook Buffalo Burgers has been issued the products were linked to an E. coli outbreak.  Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat…
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Cyclospora

First Lawsuit Filed in Cyclospora Outbreak at Cooper's Hawk in Jacksonville, FL

The Cyclospora attorneys at national food safety law firm, Pritzker Hageman, P.A., filed the first Cyclospora outbreak lawsuit against Cooper's Hawk in Jacksonville, FL. The suit was filed today in Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. The…
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Multiple Cases of Cyclospora Food Poisoning Reported in New York

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Multiple cases of Cyclospora food poisoning have been reported in New York's Capital Region. The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is investigating the illnesses, along with the Albany County Department of Health, Montgomery County Public…
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Cyclospora

Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 80 at Cooper's Hawk Winery in Florida

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A Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 80 people who ate at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant in Jacksonville, FL. The people sickened ate at the restaurant between June 10th and June 24th. Many were attending a charity banquet held by…
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Salmonella

Pet Supplies Plus Recalls Pig Ears After Salmonella Outbreak

Pet Supplies Plus has issued a recall for pig ear dog treats after a Salmonella outbreak among humans who handled them was announced. The recall is for pig ear dog treats sold in bulk at Pet Supplies Plus stores in 33 states: AL, AR, CA, CO,…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pig Ear Dog Treats

A Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated pig ear dog treats has sickened 45 people who handled them. Illnesses were reported from 13 states, 12 people sickened with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- infections were hospitalized. Those…
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cheese recall

Green Giant and Trader Joe's Vegetables Recalled for Listeria Risk

Green Giant and Trader Joe's brand vegetables sold at Food Lion, Shaws and other stores are being recalled for Listeria risk. No illnesses were reported at the time Grower's Express issued the recall for fresh vegetables including cauliflower,…
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E. coli Outbreak at San Diego County Fair: 1 Child Dead, at least 10 sick

An 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…
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Salmonella Outbreak From Imported Mexican Papayas Hits 8 States.

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Pritzker 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…
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2021 a Big Year for Recalls, Outbreaks Linked to Salami, Italian Meats

In any given year, it wouldn't be surprising to see a recall or outbreak linked to salami or another "Italian-style" meat. But 2021 was notable in that there wasn't just one, there were four recalls and two outbreaks linked to these products. Of…
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Big Y Listeria ham recall

Listeria Recall Includes Ham Sold at Whole Foods, Albertsons, Safeway...

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A Listeria recall includes ham and pepperoni sold at Whole Foods, Big Y, Piggly Wiggly, ShopRite, and the Albertsons family of stores including Safeway, Vons, Shaw's, and more.  The recall includes 2.3 million pounds of products including boneless…
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Margherita Pepperoni recall

Margherita Pepperoni Recalled for Bacillus Cereus

Margherita brand pepperoni is being recalled for risk of contamination with the bacteria Bacillus cereus. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as Bacillus cereus can cause illnesses with symptoms including nausea and diarrhea. Smithfield…
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Listeria Recall Includes 12 Brands of Pepperoni and Ham [Updated]

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A ham and pepperoni Listeria recall has been expanded to include2.3 million pounds of 27 products sold under 12 brand names, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recalled brands…
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