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Listeria: Attorney Provides Information on Risks of Listeria Monocytogenes

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are 2500 incidents of listeriosis each year and 500 listeriosis deaths. The serious health risks after an infection from Listeria monocytogenes include:

Blood poisoning (Septicemia)
Spinal Infection and Inflammation (Meningitis)
Brain inflammation (Encephalitis)
Pregnant women at risk of miscarriage, premature birth, infection of newborn child

Listeria and Septicemia, Meningitis, and Encephalitis
In the most dangerous cases, an infection from Listeria monocytogenes may lead to septicemia (blood poisoning), meningitis (spinal infection and inflammation), or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). These are all life-threatening and pose the greatest risk for a young child, an elderly person, a pregnant woman, or a member of a group of people who have weak immune systems--such as cancer patients, AIDS sufferers, and people on medications such as prednisone and cortisone. These individuals are also more likely to die as a result of a Listeria monocytogenes infection.

If you or someone in you family has eaten food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and has developed septicemia (blood poisoning), meningitis (spinal infection and inflammation), or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), you may be feeling shocked an confused. You may have lost a loved one. If you want to talk to an attorney about Listeria, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation. You may call us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in our online consultation form.

Our Senior Partner, Fred Pritzker, has 29 years of experience and is nationally recognized for his excellence in the area of food poisoning lawsuits, including Listeria. He and his team at Pritzker | Ruohonen have recovered millions for victims of Listeria, including a recent settlement for over $6,000,000. He has been selected by other attorneys for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

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Foodborne Outbreaks

Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) E. coli: At least 8 people have been sickened, 7 of them students.
Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
University of Michigan and MSU E. coli Lawsuit: 7 students at Michigan State University and 3 students at the University of Michigan have contracted E. coli infections.
Hendricks Farm Campylobacter outbreak associated with Hendricks Farm & Dairy in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit