Current News and Investigations from our Food Safety Legal Team

Listeria Outbreak Sickens 24 in 13 States, 2 Have Died
ListeriaA Listeria outbreak has sickened 24 people in 13 states, 22 people have been hospitalized two of whom have died. Results from genetic tests performed on the outbreak strain show that it closely resembles the strain linked to an ongoing Listeria…



Frozen, Cooked Chicken Sold to Hotels, Restaurants Recalled for Listeria
ListeriaFrozen, cooked chicken sold to hotels and restaurants nationwide under the brand names Tip Top, Perdue, Gordon, West Creek, Sysco is being recalled for potential Listeria risk. The cooked chicken recall includes of 135,810 pounds of frozen,…



Basil Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 205 from 11 States
CyclosporaAn imported basil Cyclospora outbreak has sickened 205 people from 11 states who ate contaminated food in five states: NY, FL, MN, OH and WI. Since the last outbreak update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on July…



Pritzker Hageman Law Firm Retained in Brixx & Barley Salmonella Outbreak
SalmonellaSalmonella lawyers at Pritzker Hageman have been retained to represent a client sickened in the Brixx & Barley Salmonella outbreak. The Nassau County Health Department has closed the Long Beach, NY restaurant while it investigates at least…