The E. coli-contaminated ground beef was epidemiologically linked to at least five illnesses by Minnesota and Wisconsin health officials.
Marler Clark's E coli lawyers filed an E. coli lawsuit against Carneco on September 24, 2004. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a nine-year-old boy who consumed "Northern Plains" ground beef patties produced by Carneco and sold at Sam's Club in July. His case was later resolved.
PRESS RELEASES:E. coli strikes again for Carneco and Sam's Club
E. coli lawsuit filed against Carneco in connection with Sam's Club Outbreak