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The products of two Iowa egg plants have been confirmed to be contaminated with the same strain of salmonella that has caused a nationwide outbreak of illness, according to the Washington Post.

Eggs from two farms in Iowa, Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, were suspected to have been the cause of a recent outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis, a disease that causes diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. The disease is rarely life-threatening. About 1,500 cases of Salmonella enteritidis have been linked to the outbreak and more cases are expected.

Investigators from the FDA visited the farms in question and found the strain of salmonella in two barns at Wright County Egg, and in feed that Wright County Egg supplied to Hillandale. Animal feed is heated to kill germs so the feed could have been contaminated after arriving at Wright. Until the salmonella contamination is contained, the egg producers will sell their eggs to a company that will pasteurize them, in order to kill salmonella.

This egg recall is the latest of many recent food recalls. It is the responsibility of food producers to keep their products safe for consumers. If someone becomes sickened or dies as a result of eating tainted food, the food’s manufacturer, distributor or retailer can be held liable.

Have you become sick as a result of eating tainted food that you thought was safe? If so, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and more. Contact the experienced New York food-borne illness attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP. We will ensure your rights are protected and that you get the compensation you deserve.

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A Bay Shore, New York, company is recalling 3,700 pounds of ground beef over food poisoning concerns. The recalled items include the W. B. Stockyard brand of burgers, ground and lean beef. U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say lab testing has shown the presence of E. coli bacteria in these products. So far, no illnesses or deaths have been reported as a result of this product recall. If you have eaten these beef products and feel ill, it is important that you seek medical attention right away.

Many strains of E. Coli are known to be harmless while others may produce lethal toxins. It is the responsibility of food companies to provide safe products that do not endanger consumers. When food becomes contaminated - whether it is during manufacturing, storing or processing - it may become a serious risk to anyone who consumes it. The most common symptoms of an E. coli food infection are bloody diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting. Young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to this bacterial infection. In extreme cases, E. coli infection can result in kidney damage or even death.

If you or a loved one has endured a food-borne illness due to a contaminated food product, please contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP at 212-986-7353. We are a New York personal injury law firm that represents victims of faulty and unsafe products. Our NY foodborne illness lawyers will review your case at no cost and advise you about your legal rights and options. Call us today to find out how we can help.

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Kroger Onion Soup & Dip Mix and Kroger Beefy Onion Soup & Dip mix are being recalled because of the possibility of salmonella being present. This recall is for Onion Soup & Dip Mix with a "sell by" date of January 6, 2011 to February 17, 2011 and for Beefy Onion Soup & Dip mix with sell-by dates of December 28, 2010 to February 23 2011.

Salmonella is a potentially lethal bacterium and may attack the bloodstream and intestines. The most common symptoms of a salmonella infection include abdominal cramps, fever, joint pain, urinary tract infections and diarrhea. These symptoms typically begin as quickly as six hours after you consume the contaminated product and as long as four days after. So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these Kroger products.

It is the responsibility of the food manufacturing or processing company to provide safe products to the consumer. If you eat at a restaurant and consume food contaminated with salmonella or E. coli and develop a food-borne illness as a result, the restaurant may be held liable for your illness and subsequent costs of treatment. In some instances, these food-borne illnesses have caused long-term or lifelong adverse health effects in victims.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued yet another beef recall over food poisoning concerns. This time, it's from Adams Farm Slaughterhouse LLC., a company in Athol, Massachusetts that is recalling about 2,574 pounds of beef products, which may be contaminated with the deadly E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. At least one Massachusetts resident is reported to have been sickened by this contaminated beef.

This is the third beef recall just in the last three months over E. coli contamination. In November, ground beef from New York-based Fairbank Farms resulted in 26 illnesses, 19 hospitalizations and five who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This is a complication of E. coli infections, which could lead to kidney damage or even death. In December, Oklahoma-based National Steak and Poultry recalled about 124 tons of mechanically tenderized beef products. Those tainted beef products left 21 people sick in 16 states, including nine hospitalized and one case of HUS. In total, 776,000 pounds of E. coli-tainted beef have been recalled over these three months.

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A 22-year-old dancer has sued New York-based Cargill Inc. after she came down with food poisoning from eating an E. coli-tainted hamburger in 2007, which left her paralyzed. According to a news report, the woman's medical bills have already totaled to $2 million and she is likely to undergo more expenses for constant care and medical attention for the rest of her life. She apparently went through nine months of hospitalization, rehabilitation and other treatment. The E.coli infection left her with brain damage, kidney damage, and has made her unable to walk and unable to pursue her passion – dance.

The woman apparently ate a hamburger sold at Sam's Club at a family barbecue in 2007. The hamburger she ate was processed by Cargill. It was contaminated with a deadly strain of E. coli. The New York Times recently reported that the tainted meat came to Cargill from one of its suppliers.

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Two people are suspected to have died in the latest case of food contamination involving meat that was sold across various New York retail stores. WPIX reports that approximately 546,000 pounds of ground beef are in the process of being recalled due to E. coli bacteria contamination. Various supermarkets including Wild Harvest, Shaw's, BJ's, and Trader Joe's had carried the beef that was sold by Fairbank Farms in Ashville and produced between Sept. 14 and Sept. 16, 2009. It was distributed in the tri-state area as well as Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

E. coli symptoms can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea that could turn bloody within one to three days, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms of E. Coli infection usually diminish or end in about a week with no further problems. However, severe blood and kidney problems may occur two to 14 days after the onset of diarrhea. These problems can cause kidney failure and sometimes long-term disability or death in some children and older adults.

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The recent recall of about 546,000 pounds of fresh ground beef distributed in September by Ashville, NY-based Fairbank Farms, has left consumers and citizens concerned about the risk of E. Coli contamination. According to a manufacturing.net article, the recalled meat was sold in stores in New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

The report stated that at least two deaths and 26 other illnesses may be connected to the recalled fresh ground beef that might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Apparently, one of the deaths involved a New York adult with multiple underlying health conditions. The other death was previously reported by New Hampshire when a patient died of complications. A spokeswoman for the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention said that all but three of the suspected E. coli infections are in the northeastern United States and 18 are in New England.

The recall notice issued by the U.S Department of Agriculture stated that the possibly contaminated meat was sold under the Fairbank Farms name in numerous forms, including meatball mix, hamburger patties, and meatloaf. Another important note is that the recalled products were sold at Price Chopper, Trader Joe’s, Lancaster, Shaw’s, Wild Harvest, BJ’s, Ford Brothers, and Giant stores in packages that carried the number “EST. 492” on the label. Furthermore, the meat was packaged September 15-16 and may have been labeled with a sell-by date from September 19 through September 28. So considering that the recalled meat should no longer be sold as a fresh product in supermarkets, consumers must turn to their freezers to make sure that they do not ingest possibly tainted meat.

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