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Chipotle Shuts Down Restaurant in Virginia After 130 Reports of Norovirus

Chipotle Mexican Grill

More than 130 people fell ill after eating at a Chipotle in Sterling, Virginia, the restaurant suspected to be at the center of a recent norovirus outbreak.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one had symptoms of food poisoning after eating at Chipotle, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

July 20, 2017 – At least 89 food poisoning reports were made to the website iwaspoisoned.com, indicating that a total of 133 customers fell ill after eating at the Sterling Chipotle last week, according to Business Insider.

Chipotle announced Tuesday that it had received a “small number” of food poisoning complaints from customers who ate at the restaurant, and closed the location for 2 days to conduct “a complete sanitization.”

Patrick Quade, founder of iwaspoisoned.com, said dozens of customers came forward complaining of illnesses after eating at the Sterling Chipotle following Business Insider’s article on the outbreak. Symptoms reported included vomiting, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, dehydration, and nausea, all of which are consistent with norovirus.

Chipotle has since reopened the Sterling location after sanitizing it during the 2 day closure.

“While the restaurant was closed, multiple teams performed complete sanitizations of all surfaces,” said Chipotle CEO Steve Ells. “We also provided support to any customers or employees who had reported illness to ensure their well-being.”

Norovirus is different from E. coli, the bacteria that led to a multi-state outbreak at Chipotle restaurants in 2015.

The virus is the most common cause of foodborne illnesses in the U.S., with more than 21 million cases annually. Cases of norovirus stemming from restaurants can often involve a worker who failed to wash his or her hands after going to the bathroom.

Do I Have a Chipotle Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Chipotle lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new norovirus cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got food poisoning from Chipotle, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Hummus Sold at Walmart and Giant Eagle Recalled for Listeria Contamination

hummus recall

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall for 3 brands of hummus that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe food poisoning illness.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one had symptoms of food poisoning after eating hummus, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

June 21, 2017 – According to an FDA Recall Notice issued Monday, the following hummus products are being recalled for potential listeria contamination:

  • Marketside Classic Hummus with Pine Nuts
  • Fresh Foods Market Artisan Hummus with Pine Nuts
  • Lantana White Bean Hummus with Pine Nut and Herb Topping

Knoxville, Tennessee-based House of Thaller has voluntarily recalled certain batches of 10-ounce containers after one of the company’s suppliers warned that its ingredients could be tainted with listeria.

Affected products were distributed to grocery stores across the U.S. between April 18 and June 13, and in Canada on April 20.

Anyone who purchased hummus affected by the recall should discard it immediately or contact House of Thaller for information about how to get a refund. You can also check the product’s 7 digit use-by code that starts with a W on the FDA’s website.

Listeria infection, or listeriosis, mainly affects pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and adults with compromised immune systems. However, in some cases patients without these risk factors may develop the infection. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include:

  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include:

  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion or changes in alertness
  • Loss of balance
  • Convulsions

To date, no listeria infections or other illnesses have been associated with the hummus recall.

Do I Have a Hummus Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in hummus recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new listeria infection cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you developed a listeria infection from recalled hummus, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

SoyNut Butter Co. Files for Bankruptcy Amid E. Coli Outbreak

I.M Healthy SoyNut Butter Recall

Glenview, Illinois-based SoyNut Butter Co. has filed for bankruptcy after an E. Coli outbreak linked to its soy nut butter products sickened at least 32 people in a dozen states.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating soynut butter, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit against the SoyNut Butter Co. and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

May 17, 2017 – Stephen Grubb, President and majority shareholder of SoyNut Butter Co., listed some victims of the E. coli outbreak as creditors with “unknown” amounts owed to them in a Chapter 7 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy court in Illinois, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received reports of at least 32 people — 26 of whom were children — in 12 states that were diagnosed with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7, which was found in I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter and the company’s manufacturing facility.

On March 4, SoyNut Butter Co. issued a nationwide recall for some of its I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) alerted it to the presence of E. coli in the product.

Three days later, the recall was expanded to include I.M. Healthy Granola. It was later revealed that the FDA had informed it of a positive E. coli test of its products made by a contract manufacturer, Dixie Dew Products.

The bankruptcy filing effectively puts lawsuits filed by E. coli victims on hold for the time being. Insurance coverage held by SoyNut Butter Co. and Dixie Dew Products will total about $12 million and can only be used to compensate outbreak victims, not other creditors, assuming the manufacturer also declares bankruptcy.

If both SoyNut Butter Co. and Dixie Dew Products go bankrupt, retailers who sold E. coli tainted products could also be liable to victims. Those include Target, Amazon and other major retailers.

Do I Have a Soynut Butter Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in soy nut butter lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new E. coli infection cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got sick after eating soy nut butter, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Aunt Jemima Recall Lawsuit

Aunt Jemima

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, frozen waffles and frozen french toast over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe foodborne illness.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating Aunt Jemima pancakes, waffles or french toast, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

May 8, 2017 – Pinnacle Foods issued the recall Friday for Aunt Jemima pancakes, frozen waffles and french toast in the U.S. and Mexico. The action affects all ‘Best By’ dates of the following products:

  • AUNT JEMIMA LIL GRIDDLERS BLUEBERRY 14.5oz 019600054603
  • AUNT JEMIMA MINI PANCAKES 14.5oz 019600054801
  • AUNT JEMIMA FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz 019600057703
  • AUNT JEMIMA CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz 019600058908
  • AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz 019600059684
  • AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK PANCAKE LOW FAT 14.5oz 019600061007
  • AUNT JEMIMA HOMESTYLE WAFFLE 17.18oz 019600062004
  • AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK WAFFLE 17.18oz 019600062103
  • AUNT JEMIMA BLUEBERRY WAFFLE 17.18oz 019600062202
  • AUNT JEMIMA LOW FAT WAFFLE 17.18oz 019600062301
  • AUNT JEMIMA BLUEBERRY PANCAKE 14.8oz 019600064701
  • AUNT JEMIMA OATMEAL PANCAKE 14.8oz 019600064909
  • AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKE 14.5oz 019600066408
  • AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK PANCAKE 14.8oz 019600068204
  • AUNT JEMIMA HOMESTYLE PANCAKE 14.8oz 019600069102
  • AUNT JEMIMA 60CT CLUB PANCAKES PREMIUM 019600435907
  • AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE MEXICO 60CT 019600435921
  • AUNT JEMIMA FRENCH TOAST & SAUSAGE 5.5oz 051000063915
  • HUNGRY MAN SELECTS CHICKEN & WAFFLES 8/16oz 658276202903

When a person is infected and develops symptoms of listeria, the resulting illness is called listeriosis. Only a small percentage of persons who ingest Listeria monocytogenes fall ill or develop symptoms. Those at greatest risk include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include:

  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

If listeriosis spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include:

  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Loss of balance
  • Convulsions

Do I have an Aunt Jemima Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Aunt Jemima lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new listeria food poisoning cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got sick after eating an Aunt Jemima waffles, pancakes or french toast, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Frozen Ahi Sold in Hawaii Tainted with Hepatitis A

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is warning that imported frozen raw tuna or ahi cubes distributed by Tropic Fish Hawaii, LLC on Oahu have tested positive for hepatitis A, a highly contagious viral liver disease.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was diagnosed with hepatitis A after eating raw tuna or ahi, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

May 3, 2017 – The fish was imported from Indonesia and used to prepare ahi poke sold between April 27 and May 1 by food establishments on Oahu, according to a DOH press release issued Tuesday. The agency says Tropic Fish Hawaii discovered 200 contaminated 15-pound cases of frozen ahi cubes, 140 of which were recovered and never got distributed.

Affected products were served or sold at:

  • Times Supermarket and Shima’s (Aiea, Kailua, Kaneohe, Kunia, Liliha, Mililani, Waipahu, Waimanalo)
  • GP Hawaiian Food Catering
  • Crab Shack Kapolei (also known as Maile Sunset Bar & Grill in Kapolei)
  • Aloha Sushi
  • ABC Store

“Times Supermarket and Tropic Fish notified the department as soon as they learned of the test results on the imported fish,” said Peter Oshiro, chief of the DOH Food Safety Program. “All of the product is being traced, collected and held by the distributor.

Hepatitis A is an inflammatory disease of the liver caused by a virus. Younger people infected with the disease may have no symptoms. In others, symptoms may include fatigue, stomach discomfort, fever, decreased appetite, diarrhea, light-colored stools, dark yellow urine, and jaundice (white of eyes and skin become yellowish).

Customers in Hawaii who ate frozen raw tuna or ahi cubes and are not vaccinated for hepatitis A are advised to consult their doctor about vaccination, DOH warned.

Do I have an Ahi Tuna Hepatitis Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in ahi poke lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new hepatitis cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got sick after eating raw tuna or ahi in Hawaii, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Texas Woman Sues Blue Bell Creameries Over 2015 Listeria Outbreak

blue-bell-cookie-dough-ice-cream

A woman from Galveston, Texas, has filed a lawsuit against Blue Bell Creameries alleging that she and her daughter contracted a listeria infection after eating Blue Bell ice cream.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one got sick after eating Blue Bell ice cream, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

April 25, 2017 – According to the lawsuit, Plaintiff Ursula Burton bought Blue Bell ice cream from a Valero gas station in April 2015, and that both she and her daughter became violently ill after eating it.

“As a result of eating the contaminated Blue Bell ice cream, plaintiff Ursula Burton was diagnosed with listeriosis,” the complaint states.

Burton also claims that as a result of her illness she is now lactose intolerant, and that her daughter has developed a sensitivity to dairy products.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced in March 2015 that it was investigating an outbreak of listeria infections linked to ice cream produced at the Blue Bell Creameries plant in Brenham, Texas.

According to health officials, at least 5 patients who were treated at the same Wichita hospital were infected with 1 of 4 rare strains of Listeria monocytogenes. Three of the strains were found in ice cream products produced at the Brenham facility.

Of the infections, 3 deaths were reported. Blue Bell Creameries removed the affected products by picking them up directly from the retailers and hospitals it serves. The company also shut down the production line where the ice cream was made.

Burton is seeking $200,000 to $1 million in damages for pain and suffering, anguish, medical expenses, and damages from physical impairment and lost wages.

Do I Have a Blue Bell Ice Cream Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Blue Bell ice cream lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new listeria infection cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you developed symptoms of food poisoning from Blue Bell ice cream, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

FDA Stops Distribution of Soy Nut Butter

I.M Healthy SoyNut Butter Recall

No food products may be distributed from the Dixie Dew Products facility in Erlanger, Kentucky, because they may be contaminated with E. coli, according to a warning from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one had symptoms of food poisoning after eating soy nut butter, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

March 31, 2017 – Dixie Dew Products had been contracted by I.M. Healthy as the manufacturer of the soy nut butter associated with a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has sickened at least 29 people in 12 states since January.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday that it had continued to received reports of illnesses in people who had eaten recalled soy nut butter products.

CDC reported 6 new E. coli infections, bringing the total to 29 sickened in the outbreak. Twenty-four of those illnesses occurred in children under the age of 18.

At least 12 patients have been hospitalized for complications of E. coli, including 9 who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be life-threatening.

“We are urging parents and caregivers to check for recalled SoyNut Butter products and throw them away,” CDC said. “This product has a long shelf life and may still be in homes and classrooms.”

Products affected by the recall include (regardless of date of purchase or date listed on packaging):

  • 15-ounce plastic jars of I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter
  • Individual portion cups of I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter
  • 4-pound plastic tubs of I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter
  • Dixie Diner’s Club brand Carb Not Beanit Butter
  • Yogurt Peanut Crunch Bars with the brand name 20/20 Life Styles

The investigation has revealed that nearly all of those sickened reported “either eating I.M. Healthy brand SoyNut Butter at home (15 people) in the week before they became ill, attending a facility that served I.M. Healthy brand SoyNut Butter (2 people), or attending childcare centers that served I.M. Healthy brand SoyNut Butter and I.M. Healthy brand granola coated with SoyNut Butter” in the week before their symptoms began.

Do I Have a Soy Nut Butter Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in SoyNut Butter recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new E. coli infection cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got sick after eating I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Protein Bar Recall Lawsuit

Protein Bar Recall

Pro Sports Club of Bellevue, WA is recalling nearly 37,000 Yogurt Peanut Crunch bars over potential contamination with E. coli, a bacterium that causes severe food poisoning illness.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating a protein bar, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

March 27, 2017 – The recalled protein bars were sold over the Internet and at PRO Sports facilities in Washington (Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle cities) from Aug. 8, 2016 to Mar. 10, 2017, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

Affected products include Yogurt Peanut Crunch Bars with the brand name 20/20 Life Styles, lot code B.B. 22JUL17 (means best by July 22, 2017), net weight 2 oz., UPC Code 78571 00052.

Pro Sports Club initiated the recall after the company was warned that the bars might contain ingredients related to the larger recall of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter.

E. coli are bacteria that normally live in the intestines of humans and animals. Although most strains of this bacteria are harmless, the 0157:H7 strain can cause severe diarrhea and kidney damage. Signs and symptoms of E. coli infection include diarrhea (may be bloody), gas, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting.

Consumers who purchased any protein bars affected by this recall are urged to discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Do I Have a Protein Bar Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in protein bar lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new E. coli infection cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got food poisoning from a protein bar, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Edamame Recall Lawsuit

Edamame

Edamame is being recalled in 33 states due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes severe food poisoning illness.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one had symptoms of food poisoning after eating edamame, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the problem?

March 22, 2017 – Advanced Fresh Concepts (AFC) issued the recall Thursday after random quality testing found potential listeria contamination.

Products affected by the recall include packages branded “Edamame — Soybeans in Pods,” dated between 01/03/2017 and 03/17/2017 with the UPC code 0-23012-00261-9.

These items were sold at sushi counters in grocery stores, cafeterias and corporate dining centers in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

Retailers have been notified and the affected product should no longer be on sale.

What is Listeriosis?

When a person is infected with Listeria monocytogenes, the resulting illness is referred to as listeriosis. Persons at greatest risk from listeriosis include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Signs and symptoms of listeriosis include:

  • Fever
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

If listeriosis spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include:

  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Loss of balance
  • Convulsions

Do I Have an Edamame Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in edamame recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new listeria infection cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got listeria from edamame, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Soy Nut Butter Lawsuit Filed in Illinois

I.M Healthy SoyNut Butter Recall

A new lawsuit has been filed against the SoyNut Butter Company of Illinois by a husband and wife who allege E. coli poisoning from I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one got sick after eating I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

March 17, 2017 – According to the lawsuit (PDF), Plaintiffs Kelli and Derek Vanderby of Sonoma County, California, purchased I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter, with Kelli consuming it regularly in the days before her E. coli illness developed.

On or about Jan. 20, Kelli developed severe gastrointestinal symptoms including bloody diarrhea which got worse over the next few days. On Jan. 23, she was admitted to Petaluma Valley Hospital, where she was diagnosed with an E. coli O157:H7 infection.

She remained hospitalized until Jan. 27, and her recovery is ongoing as she faces uncertain future medical complications, according to the lawsuit.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), at least 16 infections of the outbreak strain E. coli STEC O157:H7 have been reported in 9 states. Eight people have been hospitalized, and 4 have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

As in previous lawsuits filed over E. coli from soy nut butter, the recent complaint names “John Doe Manufacturer” as a defendant in an effort to force the actual manufacturer of the contaminated soy nut butter.

The lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2017, in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, under case number 1:17-cv-02055.

Do I Have a SoyNut Butter Recall Lawsuit?

The Food Poisoning Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in soy nut butter lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new E. coli infection cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you developed symptoms of food poisoning after eating soy nut butter, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

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