Zeppole Salmonella Update in R.I.
The DeFusco's Zeppole and mini-Zeppole Salmonella outbreak in Rhode Island has sickened at least 56 people, including 26 who were hospitalized for intervention. Those are the latest numbers from the State of Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH).
A man in his 80s from Providence County died during this outbreak while infected with Salmonella. The investigation is continuing in search of product sample test results and other factors. Cream-filled Zeppole and mini-Zeppole made by DeFusco's Bakery have been associated with the outbreak that started in a Warwick nursing home that served DeFusco's Zeppole as a treat. Eleven of the residents fell ill and seven were hospitalized.
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Victims and their families may contact food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker and his associate David Szerlag, who is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association. The firm PritzkerOlsen, P.A., is investigating the outbreak and accepting cases from patients and their loved ones. Contact Fred or David at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or by completing a Zeppole Salmonella contact form. Our firm is one of the few in the country practicing extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation and we have collected tens of millions for victims of food poisoning. We also are actively involved in several efforts to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
Samonellosis caused by contaminated baked goods can lead to chronic health problems, including arthritic conditions, reactive arthritis and Reiter's Syndrome -- all of which should be the responsibility of the wrongdoer. Salmonella symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal, diarrhea, fever, and headache. These acute symptoms may last for 1 or 2 days or may be prolonged depending on virulence factors. Salmonella is especially dangerous for infants, the elderly, and people with HIV or in treatment for cancer. Salmonellosis should not be taken lightly and people who suspect they have it should immediately see a doctor
