Archive for October, 2007
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports of Salmonella food poisoning in individuals who ate recalled Banquet pot pies manufactured by ConAgra Foods Inc. date back to January 2007.
The CDC issued an update today noting that there have been at least 272 confirmed cases in 35 states of food poisoning from Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-, which is the strain identified in the recalled pot pies.
The CDC gives the number of pot pie food poisoning cases by state as follows:
Arizona (1 person), Arkansas (4), California (18), Colorado (9), Connecticut (7), Delaware (5), Florida (2), Georgia (2), Idaho (11), Illinois (7), Indiana (3), Iowa (1), Kansas (4), Kentucky (9), Massachusetts (7), Maryland (7), Maine (2), Michigan (3), Minnesota (7), Missouri (18), Montana (6), Nevada (6), New York (10), North Carolina (2), Ohio (11), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (18), Tennessee (6), Texas (4), Utah (12), Virginia (9), Vermont (2), Washington (27), Wisconsin (24), Wyoming (3).
In addition, the CDC reports that individuals who have been sickened by recalled Banquet pot pies range in age from less than a year old to 89 years of age. The median age of those affected is 18. Furthermore, 51% of those people taken ill are female. While a total of 65 people have been hospitalized, there have been no reported deaths.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 12-72 hours after the ingestion of contaminated food. The illness usually lasts 4-7 days, and most people recover without treatment. Individuals with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to suffer severe illness.
For more information about Salmonella food poisoning, please see About Salmonella and Salmonella Symptoms and Complications.
The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of the Arby’s, Peter Pan brand peanut butter, Veggie Booty, and Taste of Chicago Salmonella outbreaks. If you believe that you or a loved one has been injured by Salmonella food poisoning, and you have a question about your legal rights, please fill out a Free Case Evaluation Form, or contact us toll free at 1-877-934-6274. To learn more about our law firm, please see Salmonella Lawyer or Food Poisoning Lawyer.
Please see Salmonella Pot Pies, Pot Pie Recall, and Banquet Pot Pie Recall for more information about the ConAgra recall. For information on the recent General Mills pizza recall, please visit any of our other sites dedicated to food poisoning law at Pizza Recall, Pizza E. coli, and E. coli Lawyer.
October 29th, 2007
Wisconsin state health officials have confirmed the presence of Salmonella bacteria in an unopened Banquet frozen turkey pot pie. The pot pie was tested at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection laboratory in Madison. The unopened pot pie was taken from the freezer of a Wisconsin resident who was diagnosed with Salmonella food poisoning in September.
To date, there are a total of 211 confirmed Salmonella outbreak cases in 34 states. To learn more about Salmonella food poisoning, please see Salmonella Symptoms and Complications.
Consumers are reminded that the following brands of ConAgra frozen pot pie products are under recall: Banquet, Albertson’s, Food Lion, Great Value (Wal-Mart), Hill Country Fare (HEB), Kirkwood (Aldi), Kroger, Meijer, and Western Family.
Pot pies subject to recall are stamped “P-9” or “Est. 1059” on the side of the package. The CDC reminds consumers that they should not eat the recalled pot pies and should check their freezers for the recalled products.
If you believe that you are a victim of Salmonella food poisoning, and you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call the Law Firm of Eric Weinberg toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or submit a Free Case Evaluation. To learn more about our personal injury law firm, please see Food Poisoning Recall Lawyer.
For recent food poisoning news, please see Pot Pie Recall, Banquet Recall, and Salmonella Quiznos.
October 20th, 2007
The Law Firm of Eric Weinberg is currently assisting individuals who have been sickened in the Salmonella food poisoning outbreak linked to ConAgra pot pies and their recall. If you believe that your illness is linked to this recall, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or fill out a Free Case Evaluation. Our firm currently represents victims of the Arby’s, Peter Pan peanut butter Recall, Veggie Booty Recall, and Taste of Chicago Salmonella food poisoning outbreaks.
As of October 17, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that there are at least 211 confirmed cases of Salmonella in 34 states linked to Banquet pot pies. The CDC continues to investigate the ongoing outbreak of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- (pronounced “four five twelve eye minus”) food poisoning.
The CDC also reported the following number of Salmonella food poisoning cases per state linked to Banquet pot pies:
Arizona (1), Arkansas (3), California (5), Colorado (7), Connecticut (6), Delaware (5), Florida (2), Georgia (2), Idaho (7), Illinois (6), Indiana (3), Kansas (2), Kentucky (8), Massachusetts (6), Maryland (7), Maine (1), Michigan (3), Minnesota (7), Missouri (13), Montana (4), Nevada (6), New York (9), Ohio (10), Oklahoma (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (15), Tennessee (6), Texas (4), Utah (11), Virginia (7), Vermont (2), Washington (14), Wisconsin (22), Wyoming (3).
Consumers are reminded that the following brands of ConAgra frozen pot pie products are under recall:
Banquet
Albertson’s
Food Lion
Great Value (Wal-Mart)
Hill Country Fare (HEB)
Kirkwood (Aldi)
Kroger
Meijer
Western Family
Pot pies subject to recall are stamped “P-9” or “Est. 1059” on the side of the package. The CDC reminds consumers that they should not eat the recalled pot pies and should check their freezers for the recalled products.
To learn more about the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg, please see Salmonella Lawyer or Food Poisoning Recall Lawyer.
For more Banquet pot pie recall news, please see Pot Pie Recall and Banquet Recall. For information on the recent General Mills pizza recall, please visit any of our other sites dedicated to food poisoning law at Pizza Recall, Pizza E. coli, and E. coli Lawyer.
October 20th, 2007
A Quiznos sub shop located in Rochester, Minnesota, reopened yesterday following closure due to a suspected Salmonella outbreak. The Quiznos was closed on Wednesday after 10 people, including 3 employees, became ill with Salmonella food poisoning.
The source of the Salmonella contamination has not been identified. Health officials are trying to determine if the Salmonella outbreak originated with contaminated food, or if the illness was spread by an employee.
Minnesota Department of Health spokesperson Doug Schultz said, “We are recommending at this time if people are showing indications of Salmonella they should see their physician.” Individuals experiencing Salmonella symptoms should also contact their county health department.
To learn more about Salmonella food poisoning, please see About Salmonella and Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning.
Attorney Eric Weinberg currently represents victims of the Arby’s, Peter Pan peanut butter Recall, Veggie Booty Recall, and Taste of Chicago Salmonella outbreaks. If you believe that you are a victim of Salmonella food poisoning, and you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or submit a Free Case Evaluation.
To learn more about recent food poisoning outbreaks and food poisoning lawsuits, please see Banquet pot pie recall, Topps Recall, and pot pie recall.
October 20th, 2007
The Law Firm of Eric Weinberg is currently assisting individuals who have been sickened in the Salmonella food poisoning outbreak linked to ConAgra pot pies and their recall. If you believe that your illness is linked to this recall, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or fill out a Free Case Evaluation form. Our firm currently represents victims of the Arby’s, Peter Pan peanut butter Recall, Veggie Booty Recall, and Taste of Chicago Salmonella food poisoning outbreaks.
In wake of the ConAgra pot pie recall, the CDC continues to investigate the ongoing multi-state outbreak of Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- (pronounced “four five twelve eye minus”) food poisoning.
To date, there are a total of 181 confirmed Salmonella outbreak cases in 33 states.
Consumers are reminded that the following brands of ConAgra frozen pot pie products are under recall:
Banquet
Albertson’s
Food Lion
Great Value (Wal-Mart)
Hill Country Fare (HEB)
Kirkwood (Aldi)
Kroger
Meijer
Western Family
Pot pies subject to recall are stamped “P-9” or “Est. 1059” on the side of the package. The CDC reminds consumers that they should not eat the recalled pot pies and should check their freezers for recall products.
To learn more about the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg, see Salmonella Lawyer or Food Poisoning Recall Lawyer.
For more Banquet pot pie recall news, please see Pot Pie Recall, Banquet Recall, and ConAgra Recall.
October 16th, 2007
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