A deadly strain of the E. Coli 0145 virus is to blame for recent serious illnesses across the United States.  This strain has unfortunately already caused the death of a 21 month old child in Louisiana.  According to the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention, there have been fourteen cases of people infected with this strain of E. Coli 0145.

As of right now, an investigation is ongoing as to how the infected persons came into contact with the virus.  It is unknown if the virus is being contracted through a food source or a non-food source. Health officials will determine the source through interviews with persons affected by this virus, asking them specific questions as to which foods they consumed or possible carriers they came into contact with.  Once they establish a common source between the parties they will have a better idea as to the cause of the outbreak.

E. Coli can be contracted from a variety of different foods including meats, fruits and vegetables.  It can also be contracted through water that has not been disinfected or contact with feces of an infected person or animal.

If you have any questions about an E.Coli outbreak in your state or if you or a family member have been affected by E.Coli 0145, please contact Mazow|McCullough, PC immediately for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal options.  You can contact us at (978) 744-8000 or info@helpinginjured.com.

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Dole Food Company is issuing a food recall on their bagged salad.  The specific bagged salad that is being recalled is called Seven Lettuces Salad.  Recently, a random sample testing of the salad was conducted in New York and it came up positive for Salmonella, prompting the recall.

The bags of salad that are affected by this recall have a UPC code of 71430 01057 and product codes of 0577N089112A and 0577N089112B.  The bagged salad also has a use by date of April 11, 2012 stamped on the upper right hand corner of the package.

As of yet, no illnesses have been reported.  If anyone has a bag of salad that has been affected by the recall, it is urged that you throw it out.

Salmonella poisoning can be severe or life threatening to children, the elderly and pregnant women.  Some symptoms of salmonella are diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps within 72 hours of eating contaminated foods.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a food borne illness, or if you have any questions about a salmonella outbreak in your state, contact the personal injury lawyers at Mazow/McCullough, P.C. for a free consultation. You can contact us at 978-744-8000 or info@helpinginjured.com.

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WALMART STORES ISSUE RECALL ON PASTRIES

Walmart Stores across the country have issued a recall on eight ounce packs of Cruller Bakery Pastries. The pastries that are affected look similar to a doughnut and are being recalled for failure to add a certain allergen to the ingredient list.  The allergen that is found is Sodium Caseinate, which is a milk derivative.  Those that are allergic to milk may experience serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The packages involved in this recall are packages that have been marked with the UPC code of 787429847.  These packages are postmarked with expiration dates of on or before February 9, 2012.  If you have these pastries that are affected by this recall, either please discard them or return them to your nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.  These pastries were sold in Wal-Mart Stores nationwide.

If you have any questions or you or a loved one is a victim of a severe allergic reaction to improperly labeled food, contact the law office of ‌‌‌‌Mazow|McCullough, P.C. for a free consultation to learn more about your legal options.  You can contact us at (978) 744-8000 or info@helpinginjured.com.

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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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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.