IL IN MO Salmonella Outbreak from Sprouts
Salmonella in alfalfa sprouts is nothing new in the world of foodborne illness and there is a long history of outbreaks and related Salmonella sprouts litigation to help survivors recover financially from illnesses that can be severe and even fatal.
A Jimmy John's Salmonella sprouts investigation is currently active under the combined resources of FDA, state partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From November 1 to December 21, 2010, a total of 89 individuals with a matching strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:- have been reported from 15 states and the District of Columbia. The three leading states are Illinois (50), Missouri (14) and Indiana (9). Wisconsin has three cases. Twenty-three percent of case patients report being hospitalized. Food history interviews with case patients identified sprouts on Jimmy John's sandwiches as one possible cause of the outbreak and the Illinois-based restaurant chain has pulled sprouts from its menus in Illinois.
While the investigation and testing continues, PritzkerOlsen, P.A., is providing free case consultations to anyone who has fallen ill. Contact a Salmonella lawyer at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the form on the side of this Web page. We have years of experience in food poisoning litigation against national restaurant chains and major food suppliers and we have collected millions for our clients.
Alfalfa sprouts have been considered a healthy component of a balanced diet. However, due to the risk of contamination, the FDA has made recommendations against eating the raw sprouts. For instance, children, the elderly, pregnant women, and persons with weakened immune systems should avoid eating raw sprouts of any kind (including alfalfa, clover, radish, and mung bean sprouts.
