Bologna E. coli Outbreak Victimizes 14

Posted on March 24, 2011 by PritzkerLaw

A bologna E. coli outbreak has grown to include 14 people with infections from the same strain of E. coli O157:H7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in an E. coli outbreak investigation announcement. The CDC's report says that as of March 22, 2011, 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli  have been reported from Maryland (3 cases), New Jersey (2 cases), North Carolina (1 case), Ohio (2 cases) and Pennsylvania (6 cases).

Investigation by health officials from affected states, the USDA and the CDC has associated the illnesses with beef Lebanon bologna made by Palmyra Bologna Company, of Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Palmyra is recalling approximately 23,000 pounds of Lebanon bologna products that may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7 and consumers are advised to check below for the list of recalled products.

National food safety law firm PritzkerOlsen, P.A., has launched its own investigation into this outbreak and is reaching out to victims about a possible bologna E. coli lawsuit. For answers to questions about E. coli litigation, including a free case consultation, contact an attorney at the firm at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or we will respond to your contact information. Our firm is one of the very few law groups in the country practicing extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation and we have recovered tens of millions of dollars for victims of E. coli and other types of food poisoning.

E. coli Bologna Outbreak Information

According to the CDC, reported dates of illness onset range from January 10, 2011 to February 15, 2011. Ill persons range in age from 1 to 70 years, with a median age of 13.5 years. Seventy-nine percent are male. Among 13 ill persons for whom information is known, 3 or 23 percent, reported being hospitalized, and none have reported hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that is associated with E. coli O157:H7 infections. No deaths have been reported.

 Lebanon bologna is a fermented, semi-dry sausage that is similar in appearance to salami. An extensive food history questionnaire given to 13 of the victims resulted in a strong correlation to eating beef Lebanon bologna and four ill persons have been identified who purchased Seltzer Brand Lebanon bologna at four different grocery store locations in three states before becoming ill.
 
Recall Information
 
For consumers, here is the list of Lebanon bologna products that may be contaminated with E. coliO157:H7: 
  • 6-ounce packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot code "01351" and best-by date of "Apr. 20 2011" printed on the package.
  • 12-ounce packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot code "01351" and best-by dates of "Apr. 20 2011" or "Apr. 21 2011" printed on the package.
  • 16-ounce packages of "SELTZER'S BEEF LEBANON BOLOGNA" with lot code "01351" and best-by date of "Apr. 22 2011" printed on the package.
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