Hartmann Dairy Linked to Raw Milk E coli Outbreak by Minnesota Scientists
The Hartmann dairy farm in Gibbon, Minnesota, has been positively identified by state officials as the source of a raw milk E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least five people, including a toddler who was hospitalized with life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)..
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A press release from the Minnesota Department of Health said lab tests provided evidence that the same strain of E. coli O157:H7 bacteria found in the victims of this outbreak was found in multiple animals and at multiple sites on the Hartmann farm. This strain of E. coli has not previously been found in Minnesota.
The health department also reported that cheese samples collected last week from the Hartmann farm contained another form of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, "demonstrating that an ongoing pathway of contamination existed on the farm."
State officials have embargoed dairy products on the Hartmann farm while the investigation continues.
At least two of the Minnesota raw milk E. coli victims were young children. Kids are the most likely of any age group to develop HUS from an infection of E. coli
Now that there is solid evidence that the Hartmann dairy farm is the source of E. coli in this outbreak, the family of the HUS victim can seek compensation on behalf of their child and themselves for the medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering and other expenses and losses.
This is not a matter of being lawsuit happy. The financial strain on a family dealing with child HUS is so enormous that it can put a strain on relationships and may prevent a child from getting the best care both now and in the future.
Food safety law firm Pritzker Olsen has represented children with HUS E. coli and is recognized as a national leader in foodborne illness litigation. Over the years we have collected millions for victims of food poisoning while also staying actively involved in food safety efforts to reduce and prevent dangerous outbreaks.
To understand you legal rights in regards to the Hartmann E. coli outbreak, call an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker Olsen at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page.
