Food Poisoning From Contaminated Beef Causes Deaths, Illnesses
At least two people have died and 26 people have become ill as a result of an E. coli food poisoning outbreak involving contaminated ground beef, the Associated Press reports. The complaints prompted a product recall involving 546,000 pounds of ground beef sold by Fairbank Farms in New York. The two reported deaths were in New York and New Hampshire, according to officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The recalled beef products were reportedly packaged between September 15 and September 16 and may have been labeled with sell-by dates from September 19-28. The beef was sold under various labels at B.J's Wholesale, Trader Joe's, Price Shopper and other large retailers.
Food Poisoning Has Tragic Consequences
My heart goes out to the families of both victims who died as a result of consuming this E. coli contaminated meat. I offer my deepest condolences to them. I also sympathize with those who became ill as a result of eating these beef products. I hope and pray they recover quickly and completely from their illness.
E. coli infections typically cause 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 Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), 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. In recent months E. coli contamination has caused food recalls involving packaged spinach, beef, salad mixes and even cookie dough.
Contacting an Experienced California Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have suffered serious illnesses or complications as a result of E. Coli infections associated with these recalled meat products, please consult with experienced wrongful death claim seeking damages.
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