Salmonella Ground Beef Recall & Outbreak
In December, 2011 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that at least 19 people in seven states had become ill with an antibiotic – resistant strain of Salmonella that has been linked to Hannaford grocery stores. Many of those sickened reported purchasing ground beef at Hannaford locations in Hawaii (1), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Maine (4), New Hampshire (6), New York (5), and Vermont (1) between October 12 and November 20.
Hannaford Hambuger Recall
In December of 2011, the Scarborough, Maine-based grocery chain Hannaford recalled an undetermined amount of fresh ground beef due to possible Salmonella Typhirmurium contamination. The various products subject to recall had sell-by dates of December 17, 2011 or earlier. The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) warns that some people may have contaminated ground beef in their freezers.
Contact the Marler Clark Salmonella Attorneys
If you or a family member became ill with a Salmonella infection after consuming contaminated food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark Salmonella attorneys for a free case evaluation. Marler Clark is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of Salmonella outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of Salmonella and other foodborne illness infections, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation. You can fill out the contact form or call toll-free at 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you.