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June 18, 2013 • Salmonella
Natura Pet Food Recalled over Salmonella Fears
Natura Pet brands is issuing a massive pet food recall after the FDA found salmonella in one of their products, according to a recording on the company’s community relations phone line. The company has recalled pet food from all of their product lines, including food for dogs, cats, and ferrets …
June 17, 2013 • Press Releases
Second Arizona Woman Files Lawsuit Against Townsend Farms Over Hepatitis A
The law offices of Seattle-based Marler Clark and Phoenix-based O’Steen & Harrison filed a lawsuit late last week against Townsend Farms, the company whose frozen berry and pomegranate seed product has been identified as the source of at least 97 hepatitis A cases among residents of 8 states. The lawsuit …
June 16, 2013 • Salmonella
More Canadian Sprouts Recalled
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded a recall on alfalfa sprouts that may contain salmonella. The recall is for Sunsprout and SproutsAlive brand alfalfa sprouts, which are produced by Sunsprout Natural Foods in Brantford, Ont. The affected products were sold in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador but …
June 15, 2013 • Outbreaks
June 13, 2013 • Salmonella
Holiday Inn Bordeaux Salmonella Outbreak Hits 103
Cumberland County Public Health Director Buck Wilson has declared the Salmonella infection outbreak at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux over because there have been no cases with onset after May 15. The outbreak was first reported on May 14. The Health Department continues to investigate 103 cases of individuals who experienced …
June 13, 2013 • Salmonella
Salmonella Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled
Sunsprout and SproutsAlive brand alfalfa sprouts, manufactured by Sunsprout Natural Foods in Branford, Ontario are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Both CFIA and the Ontario company Wednesday warned consumers not to eat the product that is found in 140-gram containers with a …
June 13, 2013 • Salmonella
Alderman Farms organic cherry tomatoes recalled due to Salmonella
Alderman Farms Sales Corporation of Boynton Beach, FL issued a voluntary recall of its organic cherry tomatoes Friday after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered Salmonella in a sample of the product. The affected tomatoes were sold to a wholesaler on May 22, 2013. The cherry tomatoes were sold …
June 13, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington Hepatitis A Outbreak
As of June 12, 2013, we are investigating acute hepatitis A illnesses in 97 people in eight states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. 66 of 76 (87%) ill people interviewed reported eating “Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend” frozen berry and pomegranate mix. All those who reported eating this product purchased […] …
June 13, 2013 • Outbreaks
June 12, 2013 • Listeria
Sunflower Seeds Recalled Due to Listeria
A Michigan company is recalling its sunflower seeds and snack mixes made with the seeds because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. Lipari Foods of Warren, MI — located north of Detroit — issued a voluntary recall of its Raw Sunflower Seeds, Roasted Sunflower Seeds and …
June 11, 2013 • Outbreaks
Berry Producer Linked to Hepatitis A Outbreak Sued Again in San Diego; Case Count Climbs to 99
Marler Clark, Gordon & Holmes and Keeney, Waite & Stevens filed a second lawsuit against Oregon berry producer Townsend Farms today in San Diego County Superior Court. This is the second individual lawsuit filed on behalf of a hepatitis A outbreak victim from the San Diego area by the three …
June 10, 2013 • Outbreaks
Washington Resident Files Class Action Lawsuit against Berry Producer Linked to Hepatitis A Outbreak
A class action lawsuit was filed today against Townsend Farms, the company whose “Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend” frozen berry and pomegranate seed mix has been identified as the source of a hepatitis A outbreak among residents of several Western states. The lawsuit was filed by Seattle-based Marler Clark, the …
June 07, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Ft. Wayne 800 Degree Linked to Hepatitis A Scare
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has received more hepatitis A vaccine and will be offering it in its clinic to patrons of the 800 Degree Three Fires restaurant who still need vaccinated. Any person who still needs the vaccination is asked to make an appointment with the department’s …
June 07, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Arizona, California Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington with Hepatitis A
On June 3, 2013, Townsend Farms, Inc. of Fairview, Oregon voluntarily recalled certain lots of its frozen Organic Antioxidant Blendbecause it has the potential to be contaminated with hepatitis A virus. Preliminary laboratory studies of specimens from two states suggest the outbreak strain of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is genotype …
June 06, 2013 • Outbreaks
June 06, 2013 • Outbreaks
Marler Clark Applauds Costco for Responsible Corporate Citizenship On Heels of Hepatitis A Outbreak
Attorney Bill Marler commended Costco today for proactively reaching out to the warehouse chain’s customers who purchased “Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend” frozen berry and pomegranate mix and offering to pay for hepatitis A vaccinations for those who consumed the product. …
June 06, 2013 • Case News
June 04, 2013 • Press Releases
Marler Clark files 3rd Salmonella Lawsuit Against Holiday Inn Bordeaux
Seattle-based Marler Clark filed a third lawsuit* against the Holiday Inn Bordeaux today. The lawsuit was filed in Cumberland County Superior Court on behalf of Asheville resident Lacey Townsend, who alleges she became ill with a Salmonella infection after eating food purchased from the hotel’s restaurant “that was adulterated, not …
June 04, 2013 • Press Releases
California Woman Who Ate Frozen Berries Sues Townsend Farms Over Hepatitis A
A lawsuit was filed today in San Diego County Superior Court (Case No. 37-2013-00051417-CU-PL-CTL) against Townsend Farms, the company whose Townsend Farms Organic Anti-oxidant Blend has been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak among 49 residents of 7 states. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a San Diego County …
June 03, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Berry Hepatitis A Outbreak in at least Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and California
The CDC reports today, as of June 3, 2013, 34 people ill with acute hepatitis A that may be linked with consumption of a contaminated product have been reported by five states: Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and California. These numbers are expected to change as the investigation continues. Based …
June 03, 2013 • Press Releases
Marler Clark to File 2 Lawsuits Against Frozen Berry Producer Linked to Hepatitis A Scare
Marler Clark will file 2 lawsuits—one today and one tomorrow—against Townsend Farms, Inc., the company whose Townsend Farms Organic Anti-oxidant Blend has been linked to a hepatitis A outbreak, this week. The lawsuits will be filed in San Diego County Superior Court on behalf of a woman who fell ill …
June 02, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Is Hawaii Next State to be counted in Hepatitis A Outbreak?
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A linked to a frozen organic berry mix sold at Costcos in Hawaii. State Health officials say they are investigating two cases of people who may have contracted the illness from the product. Both patients are adults — one …
May 31, 2013 • Case News
Townsend Farms organic frozen berries hepatitis A outbreak
A hepatitis A outbreak has been linked to frozen organic berries sold at Costco and Harris Teeter stores …
May 31, 2013 • Hepatitis A
30 ill in 5 state – Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and California – Hepatitis A outbreak linked to Costco berries
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is working with the Centers for Disease Control, Food and Drug Administration and other health departments including Eagle County Public Health to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis A believed to be associated with frozen mixed berries purchased from Costco. Townsend Farms …
May 29, 2013 • Outbreaks
Salmonella Outbreak Investigation Update
To date, 99 cases of individuals with signs and symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection have been reported. Six people have been hospitalized. …
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