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Lettuce Served at Canadian KFC/Taco Bell Restaurants Linked to E. coli Outbreak

Lettuce served at KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario was identified as the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in early January, 2013 after 30 Canadian residents who had fallen ill with E. coli infections reported eating at KFC/Taco Bell outlets in the days before becoming ill.

E. coli-contaminated lettuce came from California

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced that shredded iceberg lettuce grown in California was the source of the E. coli outbreak. The lettuce was distributed to the KCF/Taco Bell restaurants and other hotels, restaurants and institutions by Freshpoint Toronto.

Marler Clark has litigated several cases against KFC and Taco Bell in the last 20 years. See the Case News section of this site to learn more about E. coli litigation pursued by the E. coli lawyers at Marler Clark.

E. coli symptoms

Symptoms of E. coli infection include painful abdominal cramping and diarrhea. Diarrhea can become so severe that it is bloody to the naked eye.

E. coli can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, a complication that can cause kidney failure and central nervous system impairment.

Contact the Marler Clark E. coli Attorneys for a Free Case Evaluation

If you or a family member became ill with an E. coli infection after consuming contaminated food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark E. coli attorneys for a free case evaluation. Marler Clark is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of E. coli outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of E. coli and other foodborne illness infections, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation.

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