Wisconsin and California E. coli Cases Associated with Rochester Meat Company Ground Beef
Six cases of E. coli O157:H7 have been associated with ground beef produced by Rochester Meat Company, a Minnesota firm. In response to this E. coli outbreak, the firm has recalled about 188,000 pounds of ground beef products due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
This outbreak was discovered through an investigation initiated by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and the California Department of Public Health into the six cases of E. coli O157:H7, five in Wisconsin and one in California.
According to a USDA-FSIS announcement, the recalled Rochester Meat Company ground beef products were produced on October 30, 2007, and November 6, 2007. They were shipped to distributors nationwide for further distribution to restaurants and food service institutions. These products were not available for purchase by consumers in retail establishments.
If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of E. coli poisoning—bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, and sometimes mild fever and vomiting—get medical attention. E. coli poisoning can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a life-threatening illness that can cause kidney failure and damage to other organs. Getting medical attention is also important for legal reasons. Ask your doctor to test specifically for E. coli O157:H7.
For information on E. coli testing, compensation in an E. coli O157:H7 case or any other E. coli-related issue, please contact our law firm, Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, toll-free at 1-888-377-8900. If you would prefer to write out your question, comment or case information for review by one of our lawyers, please email Fred Pritzker and Rich Ruohonen or submit the firm’s free case consultation form.
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