Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Salmonella Attorney - CDC Final Map of Papaya Outbreak

Papaya Salmonella Outbreak Ends with 81 Sick, 27 Hospitalized

A Salmonella outbreak linked to Cavi brand fresh, whole papayas imported from Mexico has ended with 81 people sick and 27 hospitalized, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) final report. The Cavi brand papayas…
Read more
Magnification of E. coli bacteria

E. coli Outbreak Associated with Philadelphia Restaurants Grows

The E. coli outbreak associated with Philadelphia restaurants has expanded to include 16 people with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections. Announced last week by city health officials, the outbreak includes cases associated with multiple…
Read more
E. coli STEC Outbreak

Is Restaurant Food the Source of a Philadelphia E. coli Outbreak?

An E. coli outbreak in Philadelphia has sickened 14 people some of whom ate at restaurants. All of the cases have been reported since August 30, 2019 and involve patients who range in age from  7 to 90 years old. An investigation of…
Read more
Salmonella lawyer -gloved hand holds petri dish that shows positive Salmonella result

Salmonella Outbreak at Outpost Natural Foods in Milwaukee Sickens 4

An Outpost Natural Foods Salmonella Outbreak has sickened four people in Milwaukee, according to the state health department.  After discovering insanitary conditions during a routine inspection of the natural foods cooperative, located at…
Read more