Topps Hamburger E. coli Outbreak
URGENT UPDATE TO THIS ENTRY: Topps Meat Company has expanded the recall of Topps hamburgers to approximately 21.7 million pounds of hamburgers due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7. At least 30 people have reported illnesses associate with this recall. The recalled hamburgers were sold nationwide, the bulk to states in the Northeast.
At least 21 people may have contracted E. coli infections after eating Topps hamburgers. The AP is reporting the following tonight:
- 2 confirmed E. coli cases in New York and 4 suspected cases
- 1 confirmed E. coli case in Florida
- 4 suspected E. coli cases in New Jersey
- Suspected illnesses reported in Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
In response to these illnesses, Topps Meat Company has recalled about 331,582 pounds of hamburger patties. The boxes of recalled Topps hamburger carry the number "Est. 9748" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on June 22, July 12 or July 23.
The recalled Topps hamburgers include the above-dated 10-pound boxes of Butcher's Best 100% All Beef Patties,10-pound boxes of Kohler Foods burgers, 10-pound boxes of Sand Castle Fine Meat, 2-pound boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers, and 3-pound boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers. Please see our website for a full list of recalled Topps hamburger patties.
Pritzker Law is a leading E. coli litigation law firm and is currently representing victims of E. coli outbreaks linked to hamburger. The firm is also representing the families of people who developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and died after contracting E. coli infections. In recognition of their accomplishments, attorney Fred Pritzker has been named "Super Lawyers" by a state legal magazine. To contact an E. coli lawyer at Pritzker Law, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form for review by an E. coli lawyer. Please see the Pritzker Law website for more information on E. coli O157:H7.
