Food-borne illnesses are nothing new, but this new outbreak of tainted cantaloupe is growing by the day. Unfortunately, with the amount of big businesses and so many people being shipped food across the country, food recalls and reports of tainted food probably won't ever go away.

Whether it's a fast food chain reporting bad lettuce or an entire cantaloupe farm shipping bad product, you could be at risk. One of the first things you need to do if you've ingested bad food is to call a doctor or visit a hospital immediately. Waiting to take care of your illness can only cause more damage. Afterwards, a qualified California personal injury attorney can help you get the financial compensation you deserve from these food companies exporting bad food.

The Center For Disease Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it has confirmed 100 illnesses in 20 states, including the 18 deaths. The agency said it has confirmed two additional deaths in Colorado and one in Kansas since last week. "The death toll is almost certain to rise, as listeria-linked outbreaks can have incubation periods approaching two months."

The outbreak originate on Jensen Farms in Colorado and the FDA and CDC have had teams in Jensen Farms fields and packing sheds, testing the soil, water and surfaces for clues. Listeria bacteria grow in moist, muddy conditions and are often carried by animals."

The LA Times reported that this epidemic is, "...the nation's deadliest food-borne outbreak in more than a decade."

Who To Contact

If you've been sick or injured by this, or any other food-borne illness, please give us a call at 1-866-990-8787 to discuss your case and receive a free consultation. Our nation's food producers can't get away with producing tainted food. They need to be held accountable.

At least one death and 76 illnesses have been linked to food poisoning that may have originated from salmonella-contaminated ground turkey products. The Los Angeles Times reports that the sole fatality in these food poisoning cases occurred in Sacramento County in California. Six people became ill as a result of consuming the contaminated turkey in California. The Times reports that two victims live in Sacramento County, and one each in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside and San Diego counties. So far, 22 people have been hospitalized, and the age range of the victims was an infant younger than 1 year to 88 years old.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not stated whether or not to initiate a full recall. According to an Associated Press news report, the food poisoning cases began on March 7, 2011. The CDC has allegedly linked the illnesses to the same manufacturing facility, but the details regarding what product it is or what stores sell the potentially dangerous turkey has not been released. Illnesses linked to this salmonella outbreak have been reported in California and 25 other states.

Salmonella Poisoning

The CDC reports that about 3,000 people are killed and 50 million fall sick due to food poisoning each year. Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. In the year 2010, for example, the CDC estimates up to 56,000 people may have been made ill by salmonella-tainted eggs. Victims of products contaminated by salmonella may suffer several painful symptoms including abdominal cramps, fever and diarrhea. While food poisoning is not life threatening for most victims, salmonella can prove deadly for individuals with weakened immune systems.

Preventing Food Poisoning

As the Agriculture Department decides whether or not to issue a recall, consumers are encouraged to refrigerate turkey within two hours of purchase and to cook turkey to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Individuals who are handling raw meat and poultry should wash their hands with warm water and soap before and after handling it. It is also important that you clean your cooking surfaces and kitchen counters to prevent cross-contamination.

Rights of Food Poisoning Victims

Victims of defective food products can claim compensation from the negligent food producer or distributor. Victims can seek damages to cover medical expenses, diagnostic tests, medication, treatment, loss of wages, hospitalization, and pain and suffering. Victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced California personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the investigation and hold negligent food manufacturers, distributors and restaurants accountable. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation to injured victims and their families.

Salmonella Attorneys in California

Salmonella outbreaks have become dangerously common over the last few years. Do you think that companies responsible for Salmonella outbreaks in the past should have to do further testing on their products before they are released to the public? Makes sense to me That seems like a bit much I don't care what you do. Make sure these companies aren't making people sick Current Results

A supplier in Northern California is recalling 64,000 pounds of chicken and pork products due to food poisoning concerns. According to an Associated Press news report, Taylor Farms Pacific of Tracy is recalling the foods because some broccoli in the products was found to be contaminated with listeria. The recall came after routine testing discovered the contamination. The recalled items were produced between February 6, 2011 and February 23, 2011 and shipped to several locations in California, Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming. So far, there have been so reports of illnesses linked to these products.

Food Poisoning Trends

Food poisoning and recalls relating to food contamination have significantly increased in the United States over the last five years. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that each year, 5,000 people die after consuming contaminated foods. It is also a fact that food safety inspections have dropped considerably in recent years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspects fewer than 25 percent of food production facilities each year. Inspections of foreign food producers are even more rare or possibly, non-existent, leaving most food producers to police themselves.

Listeriosis Symptoms

Listeriosis is the bacterial infection that is caused by listeria bacteria. The most common symptoms of listeriosis are nausea, diarrhea, fever and muscle aches. Symptoms may start a few days after you have consumed the tainted food. However, sometimes, symptoms may not surface for as long as two months after you have eaten the contaminated food. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, you may experience other symptoms such as headache, stiffness, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Listeriosis can have devastating consequences for pregnant women. An infection during pregnancy may result in a miscarriage. Listeriosis has the potential to cause death or serious injury.

Liability Issues in Food Poisoning Cases

If you have been sickened after eating a product, it would be a good idea to "preserve the evidence" if you have any of the tainted food left over. Make sure you package it and mark it so no one else consumes it. It would also be a good idea to get prompt medical attention, especially if you have food poisoning symptoms. If you are pregnant and believe you may have consumed a product tainted with listeria, contact your doctor right away. Also, report the incident to your local health care agency. An experienced California personal injury lawyer who has successfully handled food poisoning cases will be able to better advise victims about their legal rights and options.

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A San Diego meat company has recalled 925 pounds of E. coli contaminated ground beef over serious California food poisoning concerns. According to a 10News report, the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service officials said that no illnesses have been reported so far as a result of products sold by the San Diego Meat Co. This food recall involves 15-pound cases of ground beef patties and 10-pound bags of bulk ground beef produced between October 7 and October 12. This contaminated meat was apparently sold to San Diego County area caterers and restaurants. The owners of the San Diego Meat Co. have said that they have notified their customers about the E. coli contamination and that all the tainted products will be destroyed.

E. coli Infections Can Be Deadly

E. coli is a bacterium that is potentially deadly and typically causes serious personal injury. Symptoms of E. coli infections include severe abdominal cramping, vomiting and diarrhea with bloody stools. The elderly and young children are at the highest risk for becoming infected with E. coli and developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can lead to serious kidney damage or even death.

I hope this contamination was caught early enough to avoid illnesses. But given the fact that this meat was distributed to local caterers and restaurants, I find it hard to believe that no one was sickened by this tainted meat. When contaminated products are supplied to caterers and restaurants, there is the potential for an outbreak. If you recently consumed beef in a San Diego area restaurant or catered event, and if you are experiencing symptoms of an E. coli infection, please get immediate medical attention.

Liability Issues in Food Poisoning Cases

If you have been sickened by a contaminated food product, please remember that you do have legal rights. An experienced California personal injury lawyer will be of invaluable assistance to discuss your legal rights and options. The best personal injury law firms always offer a free and comprehensive consultation for injured victims and their families. In food poisoning cases where there was negligence on the part of the food manufacturer, producer or server, victims may seek compensation to cover medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, long-term illnesses caused by the infection and even lost wages.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. The best law firms will provide a free consultation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to not at fault persons named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

I was reading about the story of Linda Rivera, a teacher's aide who went into septic shock and suffered kidney failure after severe food poisoning linked to E. Coli-contaminated cookie dough.I According to a news report in the Los Angeles Times, Rivera's plight began in May after she ate several spoonfuls of Nestle Toll House cookie dough. Federal health officials say Rivera was one of 10 food poisoning victims in the United States who developed a life-threatening complication from the E. Coli infection known as "hemolytic uremic syndrome."

Food Poisoning Causes Organ Failure

What Rivera went through in the seven days after eating that cookie dough was horrific. Her state of septic shock induced by the poisoning quickly led to failure of her kidneys. Doctors had to remove her gallbladder and part of her colon. And then her liver shut down. Officials say 80 people in 31 states were sickened by this tainted cookie dough. Months later, Rivera has lost her ability to speak. Doctors believe this loss of speech may have been caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria that can attack the brain. Others have also suffered serious personal injury. Another victim, who developed a similar complication after eating the cookie dough, had a stroke and remains partially paralyzed.

Liability in Food Poisoning Cases

I agree these are some of the more extreme cases. One in four Americans are said to be affected by food poisoning. The most common bacteria that cause food poisoning are E. Coli, Salmonella and Listeria, which may be found in many of the foods we eat. In recent years, however, E. Coli has turned up unexpectedly in products such as spinach, leafy greens and now cookie dough. In June, Nestle recalled about 3.6 million packages of cookie dough. The recall may have cost Nestle millions of dollars, but for the Rivera family and several other families, this food contamination has caused devastation.

Nestle should definitely be held liable for such serious injuries as well as for the other cases of E. Coli poisoning brought on by their products that has caused so much pain and suffering to scores of victims. Anyone who suffered injuries as a result of this food poisoning can seek damages to cover medical expenses, cost of hospitalization, medication and even long-term care if that becomes necessary. Should any of the victims die as a result of complications from food poisoning, their families may be able to file wrongful death claims to seek compensation.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our source for the facts is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, please contact us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. Most of the best law firms will provide accident victims a free consultation.

We cannot fully inform any party or family member about their rights, options or the economic viability of any claim for compensation without a full investigation and consultation. We will not be conducting an investigation into this matter unless we are retained by a party. We will provide a free, confidential consultation to any, not at fault, person named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

Kyle Lawrence, a 17-year-old senior at Bandon High school was seriously injured in an Oregon car accident Friday morning and is currently in a medically induced coma.

The Bandon Western World Reported that the car accident happened along U.S. Highway 101 at about 9:30 a.m. when Kyle was hit by a minivan while crossing the road.

According to the Oregon State Police, Kyle was walking on the shoulder of the highway when
he was hit by a northbound 1991 Pontiac van driven by 51-year-old Douglas Cypert.

Kyle sustained a head injury and two breaks in his left leg below the knee. He also
broke his pinky finger and thumb on his left hand and also suffered facial cuts which
required stitches. He was flown to Portland's Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center
after the car accident.

I join Kyle's friends and families in praying for his speedy recovery. I understand that
Kyle is a very well-liked student at Bandon High School and is a member of their cross
country and soccer team. In fact, he had just completed soccer practice when the car
accident occurred. It appears that his friends and family are rallying around Kyle and are
arranging many fundraising activities to help his family pay for his medical expenses.

According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), 52 pedestrians were killed in
car accidents in 2008, while 576 others were injured. In total, there were 610 crashes
involving pedestrians last year in all of Oregon.

Details of the pedestrian accident are still vague but Oregon State Police troopers are
currently conducting an investigation.

Portland Car Accident Lawyer

A Portland car accident lawyer can help find out what really happened. Was the area safe for pedestrians? Did the driver lose control of his vehicle or was he driving under impaired conditions? A Portland car accident lawyer can help answer these questions and more. Nobody wants to get into an accident. Unfortunately, accidents don't choose their victims. In addition to physical injuries, victims and their families must bear the financial and emotional cost of a car accident as well. If the accident is found to be the result of wrongdoing or negligence, a Portland car accident lawyer can also make sure that victims and their families are properly compensated. While there are many personal injury law firms to choose from, please remember that the best law firms will always offer a free initial consultation.

The BISNAR|CHASE personal injury law firm is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our source for the facts is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident or a similar incident and have questions as to your rights and options, please contact us or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a consultation. Most of the best law firms will provide accident victims a free consultation.

We cannot fully inform any party or family member about their rights, options or the economic viability of any claim for compensation without a full investigation and consultation. We will not be conducting an investigation into this matter unless we are retained by a party. We will provide a free, confidential consultation to any, not at fault, person named in this article. The free consultation offer extends to family members as well.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed the presence of a deadly strain of E. coli bacteria in samples of Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough, which has caused food poisoning, sickening 69 consumers in 29 states including California. According to a news report in Consumeraffairs.com, the E. coli-contaminated cookie dough originated in Nestlé's Danville, Virginia plant. Nestlé recalled 30,000 cases of its hugely popular cookie dough products last month. FDA officials said the bacteria were not found inside the plant or on the equipment, but only in a tub of chocolate cookie dough made at the plant in February. The dough had a June 10, 2009 expiration date.

The FDA initially warned consumers on June 19, 2009 not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough because of the risk of E. coli food poisoning. So far, 34 people have been hospitalized as a result of this E. coli outbreak. Nine food poisoning victims have developed a severe complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This is a serious condition that can cause life-threatening kidney failure. Most of these cases apparently develop after several days of diarrhea – often bloody – due to infection with a specific strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli). Both children and adults may develop HUS after E. coli infections.

E. coli infections typically cause serious personal injury. Symptoms include abdominal cramping, vomiting and diarrhea with bloody stools. Young children and the elderly are at the highest risk for becoming infected with E. coli and developing HUS, which can lead to serious kidney damage or even death. So far, no deaths have been reported as a result of these E. coli contaminated Nestlé cookie dough products.

If you have one of these recalled products, please throw them away. If you believe you have contracted E. coli infection as a result of consuming this contaminated cookie dough, please preserve any left over product and package so it can be examined for the bacteria. Do not cook the dough because you might get the bacteria on your hands or on other cooking surfaces. If you have recently eaten the cookie dough and have symptoms of food poisoning such as vomiting, diarrhea or stomach cramps, please contact your doctor right away. If you would like to find out more information about how to pursue your legal rights please contact an experienced food poisoning lawyer who can provide you with information and will also better explain the options that are available to you in your food borne illness case.

The JBS Swift Beef Company of Colorado has expanded its beef recall to include 380,000 pounds of assorted beef products for E. coli contamination, according to an article on Consumer Reports' Web site. This expanded recall comes apparently as a result of an ongoing investigation into 24 food poisoning cases in multiple states including California. Eighteen of these incidents appear to be meat-related, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The recalled beef products were produced on April 21 and April 22. They were distributed to retail establishments in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. The names of retailers where this meat was sold has not yet been released.

E.Coli 0157:H7 is a deadly strain of bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, severe stomach cramps and nausea. In severe cases, E. Coli can cause kidney failure or even death. Those most prone to be afflicted with this bacterium include the elderly, young children and those with weakened immune systems.

The kind of recalled beef includes cuts of beef used for steaks and roasts rather than ground beef. However, officials are now saying that the larger cuts of the possibly contaminated meat may have been made into ground beef by other companies. The recalled beef was shipped in boxes with the establishment number "EST. 969" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as the identifying package date of "042109" and a time stamp ranging from "0618" to "1130."

If you or a loved one is suffering from E. Coli symptoms as a result of consuming this particular brand of beef products, please contact experienced California personal injury attorneys to find out more about your legal rights and options. Your first step when you become afflicted with a food-borne illness is to contact your doctor or physician. You need to get the necessary treatment right away so that the infection does not become serious. You would also be well advised to immediately stop using the contaminated product, but save it so it can be examined by an expert for presence of E. Coli bacteria or contamination.

This recent recall is more evidence of the breakdown in our food safety system. I hope USDA officials get to the bottom of this recall and make sure all these contaminated beef products are taken off the market before they find their way to consumers' grills.

Salmonella infections and E. coli infections are among the most common food-borne illnesses we come across in the news. At least, they are the most publicized forms of food poisoning. However, a news report in Consumer Reports' Safety Blog says that salmonella is only the second most common cause of food poisoning in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released information that the leading cause of cases reported to them by a wide margin was "norovirus." This is basically a group of viruses that cause the stomach flu. The norovirus accounted for more than half of the reported outbreaks in 2006.

According to the CDC report, there were 1,270 reported food-borne illness outbreaks in 2006, which resulted in 27,634 illnesses and 11 deaths. Among these 1,270 outbreaks, 621 had a confirmed single cause and that cause was most often norovirus – about 54 percent of the outbreaks. CDC officials say that a vast majority of food-borne illnesses and outbreaks go unreported. They estimate that there are 76 million cases of food-borne illness annually in the United States, leading to 5,000 deaths.

What is the most common cause of these norovirus outbreaks? The answer is quite simple. It happens because infected food handlers do not wash their hands properly after using the bathroom. On the other hand salmonella outbreaks occur very often when foods that have been tainted with animal waste are eaten raw or without being properly cooked.

If anything, this report shows that 50 percent or half of the food-borne illness outbreaks can be prevented if our food handlers washed their hands properly. Most of us get sick because the chef at the restaurant we had dinner at showed up to work sick and did not wash his hands properly. That's unacceptable! The symptoms for norovirus infections are no less painful. The most common symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, weight loss and fever.

If you believe you have been infected with a food-borne illness as a result of someone else's negligence, be it a restaurant or a cafeteria, please contact experienced California food-borne illness attorneys to find out how you can pursue your legal rights.