USDA Investigators Trace New Hampshire E. Coli Outbreak to Ground Beef

The Food Safety Inspection Service, which is the administrative arm of the USDA responsible for regulating food safety in the majority of food products containing meat, has issued a recall covering 8,800 pounds of ground beef from PT Farm, a New Hampshire-based operation. The ground beef is believed to be contaminated with the dangerous and potentially deadly pathogen E. coli. The recall covers products produced between June 6 and June 16, 2016. It was at this time that the first case of E. coli linked to the beef products was identified. Just last week, another individual was confirmed to be ill as a result of consuming E. coli-infected beef products.

E. coli symptoms can manifest in a variety of situations. For many people, fevers are common, along with gastrointestinal or stomach issues. Although affected individuals typically recover within five to seven days, there are some instances in which the individual must be admitted to the hospital. This is especially true for individuals with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, children, and the elderly. If you believe that you have consumed a food product that is contaminated with E. coli, it is critical that you contact a medical professional immediately to receive a proper diagnosis and medical attention.

Many states provide affected consumers with a number of causes of action that can be brought against the entity or individual responsible for their foodborne illness. It is important to consider each entity in the food production chain, including everyone from the farms that grow the food to the servers at retail establishments that serve the food. There are food safety and handling regulations that apply to the entire food production chain, including harvesting, storing, transporting, packaging, cooking, and handling instructions. To hold a defendant responsible based on a negligence theory, most states generally require the plaintiff to show that the defendant failed to use reasonable care in preventing the food from becoming contaminated. Most states also offer causes of action based on product liability or a breach of implied or express warranty. Categories of damages available to affected individuals who have proven a successful claim against a food handler or manufacturer include past and future medical bills, missed paychecks, and pain and suffering.

If you have been exposed to E. Coli and suffered injuries as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. At Moll Law Group, our dedicated team of E. Coli lawyers has assisted many foodborne illness victims with bringing claims against a food manufacturer, processor, or retailer that failed to use appropriate care when preparing food. Tracing your injury to a specific food product and ensuring that you hold the correct entity responsible can be a daunting task requiring a thorough investigation. We can assist you with each phase of the claim and ensure that your rights are asserted aggressively throughout the entire process Representing clients throughout New York, Florida, California, and Illinois, among other states nationwide, we offer a free consultation to help you learn about your legal options. Call us now at 312-462-1700 or contact us online.

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