Marler Clark represented a child who became ill after eating Citterio brand Premium Italian-Style Salami Sticks.The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Central District of California. Complaint #2:21-cv-09420. Marler Clark foodborne illness attorneys were able to settle this case and gain compensation for medical expenses, wage loss and any future medical complications for their client.
In this Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- outbreak, 31 people infected with the outbreak strain were reported in 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 18, 2021, to October 18, 2021. Ill people ranged in age from 1 to 75 years, with a median age of 7. Sixty one percent of those sickened were female. Six people were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
On November 10, 2021, Citterio USA, recalled approximately 119,091 pounds of salami stick products produced prior to October 25, 2021, with “best by” dates through January 23,2021, due to suspected contamination with the Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- bacteria.
“This is an unusual outbreak. Over the last several years outbreaks linked to cured meats have been rare,” said William D. Marler, managing partner at Marler Clark. “This fecal bacterial contamination likely occurred due to a failure in curing or cross-contamination after processing,” added Marler.
Michelle Wernli and Evan Aldrich’s 2 ½ year old son (L.A.) consumed at least one of the Citterio salami sticks that were part of this recall. The toddler woke up during the night with a fever and later developed diarrhea, which eventually turned bloody. When he began experiencing severe stomach cramping his parents sought medical care. Following a telemedicine appointment, a stool culture was ordered and came back positive for Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-. L.A. was confirmed as being part of the Citterio brand salami stick outbreak.