Stop & Shop Issues a Voluntary Recall on Miller’s Shredded Cheese Packages

The supermarket chain Stop & Shop has issued a voluntary recall on several shredded cheese packages from its supplier Miller’s Cheese Corp.  The recall was issued because some of the cheese packages are potentially contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.  Listeria Monocytogenes can cause high fever, severe headaches, neck stiffness, nausea and even death.

The products that have been affected all have expiration dates between June 5, 2012 through September 4, 2012.  These cheese Packages are; 8 oz. packages of Miller’s Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Haolam Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz. packages of Miller’s Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and Haolam Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, and 8 oz. packages of Haolam Shredded Pizza Cheese.

If you have any packages that may have been contaminated you may discard them or bring them back to Stop & Shop along with your purchase receipt for a full refund.

If you have any questions or you or a loved one is a victim of a food borne illness, contact the law office of ‌‌‌‌Mazow|McCullough, P.C. for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal options.  You can contact us at (978) 744-800 or info@helpinginjured.com.

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Its not news to everyone that texting and driving continues to be a problem, both in Massachusetts where a state-wide law that prohibits the act and elsewhere.  In a day and age where technology and constant information seem to rule our lives, it is often easy to get distracted by these new gadgets.  Every driver has seen someone behind the wheel seemingly more concerned with their phone conversation then with where their car was headed.

Smart phones are an especially hot new commodity that enables a person to text, surf the internet, play a game, and check their email, all from the comfort of the couch, waiting room or driver’s seat.  According to the National Transportation Board, when someone is texting while behind the wheel they are actively “taking away information from important visual cues on the road.”

The state of Massachusetts has a texting and driving ban for every driver, and has imposed further restrictions on drivers under the age of 18.  These junior operators may not operate a telephone while behind the wheel of a vehicle.  Essex County DA Jonathan Blodgett, is urging students to refrain from texting and driving.  He has already visited several area high schools to inform students about the dangers of texting and driving, as well as the sanctions that are imposed if you are caught in the act.

If you have any questions or you or a loved one have been a victim of someone who was texting or using a cell phone while driving, please contact the law office of ‌‌‌‌Mazow|McCullough, P.C. for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal options.  You can contact us at (978) 744-800 or info@helpinginjured.com.

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All Market Basket locations in Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire have issued a Voluntary Food Recall on 5 ounce cans of Market Basket White Albacore Tuna Fish in Water.  The reason for the recall is due to the mislabeling of soy that may be contained in the tuna.  Soy is not listed as a possible allergen in the tuna and therefore, Market Basket feels that the product should be pulled from shelves. The soy in the product comes from the vegetable broth that is used in the product.  Consumers should either discard cans or return cans with a “best if purchased by” date of August 18, 2014 and August 19, 2014 for an exchange or full refund at any Market Basket location.  So far there have been no reports of people affected by this recall.

If you have any questions or you or a loved one is a victim of an item that was recalled, contact the law office of ‌‌‌‌Mazow|McCullough, P.C. for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal options.  You can contact us at (978) 744-800 or info@helpinginjured.com.

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Salmonella may contaminate 6,141 cartons of cilantro that was distributed in 7 states.  This cilantro is being voluntarily recalled by a California food company.

Pacific Cilantro, based in Salinas, announced that a sample of their herbs was found to be contaminated with salmonella by the Food and Drug Association (FDA).

While no illnesses have been reported, the cilantro is being recalled as a precaution.

Also known as coriander, the cilantro was distributed in California, Arizona, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Indiana, South Carolina, and Missouri through a number of retailers.

If you purchased cilantro after November 16 and before December 10, you are advised to return the herb.

The cilantro was grown in the Phoenix area by Salt River Farming.  Each bunch of recalled cilantro has “Pacific” on the twist tie and carries the UPC code 33383 80104.

Salmonella can cause serious or even fatal illness in people with compromised immune systems, such as children and the elderly.

At Mazow McCullough we have significant experience helping people get through the traumatic event of being bitten by a dog. From the moment that they walk into the office we make sure that they get the appropriate medical treatment necessary to get them through this case. If they need a plastic surgeon we make sure that they go to the best plastic surgeon. If they are suffering from emotional distress, we make sure they go to the best therapist. We make sure that the police are involved to make sure that this dog does not bite again. We make sure that if there is any insurance involved that the right insurance company is on notice because if you come to our office and you have been bitten by a dog we make sure that you get the very best result.

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My name is Robert Mazow. I am a partner at Mazow McCullough. If you have been hurt or a family member has been hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence call us. The right lawyer makes all the difference.

In Massachusetts to proceed with a wrongful death claim, a wrongful death action it has to be shown that the death resulted from or was caused by the negligence of another party. Whether it was due to a car accident, the typical negligence standards would apply whether or not that person passed on. You still have to prove liability; you have to prove who is at fault. If it is a medical malpractice claim you have to show that the doctor was acting outside of the standard of care. There still a legal requirement that has to be made under a wrongful death claim. The presentation of it is different and the beneficiaries are different.

My name is Kevin McCullough with the law offices Mazow and McCullough if you have been injured, you need legal assistance you have questions you deserve answer to those questions and you deserve the best call our offices.

The bacteria Listeria can cause serious illness, leading to hospitalization and even death.  Unlike most food borne bacteria, Listeria can grow and spread in the refrigerator, contaminating other foods and increasing the likelihood that you and your family will be infected with this food borne illness.

The illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes is known as listeriosis.  At the highest risk for listeriosis are pregnant women, older adults, and people who have certain chronic medical conditions or have a compromised immune system, such as people who have cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, or transplant patients. When a pregnant woman gets listeriosis, she is at risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, and serious health issues or the death of her newborn.

A recent multi-state outbreak of listeriosis linked to contaminated cantaloupes caused a number of deaths.  Listeria has also been linked to a number of ready-to-eat foods, such as unpasteurized dairy products, soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk, hot dogs, processed deli meats, deli salads, and smoked seafood.  According to Donald Zink, Ph.D., senior science advisor at the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, the FDA is aware of cases of listeriosis caused by bacteria that can live in the kitchen and spread to foods.

To protect yourself and your family from listeriosis and other food borne illnesses, wash all fruits and vegetables just before eating, even if you plan on peeling the produce first.  Also scrub firm produce like melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush, which you can find at your supermarket.

To further protect your family from listeria, you can follow these easy steps:

Maintain Proper Refrigerator Temperature to Keep Foods Cold

An important way you can reduce Listeria in your home is to chill food properly.  While Listeria can grow at colder temperatures, it grows more slowly at temperatures of 40 degrees F or less.  Some tips to keep your foods at the proper temperature:

• Keep your fridge at 40 degrees F or lower.  Keep your freezer at 0 degrees F or lower.
• Cover foods and make sure they don’t leak onto other foods.  Use plastic wrap, foil, plastic bags, or clean covered containers before placing foods in the fridge.
• Use an appliance/refrigerator thermometer to ensure proper temperatures.  Adjust temperature controls as needed and check temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer periodically.
• Use ready-to-eat and precooked foods as soon as possible.  The longer items are stored, the more chance Listeria has to grow.  If you have had leftovers in your refrigerator for more than three days, you should dispose of them.  When it comes to Listeria, it is better to be safe than sorry.

Clean Your Refrigerator Regularly

Listeria can quickly contaminate other foods in your refrigerator, so be sure to keep your fridge clean.

• Clean up all spills right away.  It’s best to use paper towels to prevent germs from transferring to a cloth towel.
• Use warm water and liquid soap to clean the inside walls and shelves of your fridge regularly.  You can also sanitize your refrigerator monthly using the tips below.

Keep Hands and Kitchen Surfaces Clean

It is easy for Listeria to spread from one surface to another.

• Keep all food preparation surfaces clean by thoroughly washing with warm, soapy water.  You can also take extra precaution by sanitizing clean surfaces by using any of the kitchen surface cleaners available at your local supermarket.  Be sure to follow product directions for the best results.
• You can make your own sanitizer by combining 1 tsp. of unscented bleach with 1 qt. of water.  Flood the surface and let it sit for 10 minutes.  Rinse with clean water and air dry or pat dry with clean paper towels.
• Wash cutting boards with warm, soapy water after each use.  Some cutting boards can be washed in the dishwasher
• Wash dish cloths, towels, and cloth grocery bags regularly in the hot cycle of your washing machine.
• Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food.

At Mazow McCullough we have significant experience in representing people who have been injured from pedestrian car accidents. We represent many children who have been struck playing in the street. We represent many adults who have been struck crossing in a crosswalk. What we do is we contact the insurance company of the responsible parties immediately. We put them on notice and we immediately get to work on getting lost wages and medical bills taken care of. With a child we make sure that there school is on notice, if they’re not going to be in school for some period of time. To make sure that their homework is getting taken care of. We make sure if there are plastic surgeons and doctors and orthopedist that need to get involved to write reports we get that done. We will maximize the recovery on behalf of the person who was struck as a pedestrian in Massachusetts.

My name is Robert Mazow. I am a partner at Mazow McCullough. If you have been hurt or a family member has been hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence, call us. The right lawyer makes all the difference.

In Massachusetts, don’t be fooled to believe that an insurance adjuster is on your side. The insurance company’s job is to make sure that they pay as little as possible on this claim. The insurance company is responsible for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering and they will do their very best.  They are trained to do so to keep those claims as low as possible.

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My name is Robert Mazow. I am a partner at Mazow McCullough.  If you have been hurt or a family member has been hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence call us.  The right lawyer makes all the difference.

When someone suffers an injury due to a dog bite incident, whether it’s a child or an adult there are several different components to that injury. There are the medical bills that are incurred.  There are the physical wounds or scars that are incurred. There are also the emotional scars or trauma; especially with children there is a emotional element to the claim involving nightmares. A fear of dogs, a fear of being around dogs and those are compensable injuries in a dog bite injury claim.
My name is Kevin McCullough with the law offices Mazow and McCullough.  If you have been injured, you need legal assistance you have questions you deserve answer to those questions and you deserve the best call our offices.