A critical public health alert has been issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Montevideo infections linked to fresh cucumbers. This concerning development has led to a nationwide recall and highlights the serious risks associated with contaminated food products. O’Connor & Partners, PLLC, is closely monitoring this […]
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A Critical Look at the Listeria Outbreak and its Legal Significance for O’Connor & Partners, PLLC In February 2025, a severe multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections emerged, linked to the consumption of frozen supplemental shakes. This public health crisis resulted in a significant number of illnesses, hospitalizations, and, tragically, deaths, underscoring the potential for […]
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A Hidden Public Health Crisis Linked to Romaine Lettuce In November, a dangerous E. coli O157:H7 outbreak swept across at least 15 states, leaving dozens seriously ill and claiming the life of at least one person. Victims included a 9-year-old boy in Indiana who nearly died of kidney failure and a 57-year-old Missouri woman who […]
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Recent outbreaks underscore the importance of holding negligent parties accountable: These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges consumers face in ensuring food safety. When businesses fail to meet safety standards, victims have the right to pursue compensation for their losses. How 2025 Food Poisoning Lawyers Can Help At O’Connor & Partners PLLC, we specialize in representing […]
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The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, concluded their investigation into a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121:H19 infections linked to organic carrots supplied by Grimmway Farms in Bakersfield, California. As of December 18, 2024, the outbreak is officially over, with significant findings shedding light on the source and […]
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The CDC is investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers distributed by SunFed Produce, LLC, originating from Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. As of late November 2024, 68 cases have been reported across 19 states, including New York, with illnesses spanning from October to mid-November. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain, with […]
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