E. Coli Lawyer
E. coli in Topps Hamburgers Linked to Ranchers Beef of Canada
USDA-FSIS has reported that the source of the Topps hamburger E. coli outbreak (at least 40 people sickened) is Ranchers Beef, Ltd., a Canadian company. According to a USDA-FSIS press release:
On October 25, the CFIA provided FSIS with PFGE patterns,…
The Problems with Topps Meat
According to a story in The New York Times, the Topps Meat Company, in an effort to produce an increased amount of frozen hamburger patties in the summer, neglected “critical safeguards meant to protect consumers.” The result was the contamination…
Topps Beef Patties: an E. coli Lawyer Update
The number of people with E. coli O157:H7 infections associated with Topps beef patties continues to rise. According to the CDC:
Investigators compared the “DNA fingerprints” patterns of E. coli O157 strains found in ground beef with “DNA fingerprints” patterns of E.…
Wisconsin E. coli Cases Associated with Sam’s Club Hamburgers
We contacted the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services today. There are 4 people in Wisconsin with E. coli infections associated with Sam’s Club hamburgers:
- They have lab-confirmed E. coli O157:H7 infections
- They all ate “American Chef’s Selection Angus Beef Patties” from…
Topps E. coli: A CDC Update
We are investigating cases of E. coli O157:H7 associated with Topps hamburgers. If you have been diagnosed with an E. coli infection and/or hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), please contact an E. coli lawyer the firm toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm’s online…
Sam’s Club Hamburgers Linked to E. coli Cases
Over 27 million pounds of hamburger patties have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7 in the last few months. This includes a recall of 845,000 pounds of frozen hamburgers produced by Cargill. These hamburgers were distributed to…
Cargill Hamburgers Linked to E. coli Cases
Over 22 million pounds of hamburger patties have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. If you or your child is diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7, the likely cause is a recalled hamburger. For legal purposes, it is important…
American Chef’s/Sam’s Club Hamburger Linked to E. coli Infections in 4 Children
According to a Minnesota Department of Health press release, four cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in Minnesota children are associated with hamburgers purchased from Sam’s Club stores in August and September.
The children became ill between September 10 and 20…
