February 24, 2012: Zip International Group Expands Recall

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Zip International Group of Edison, NJ, expanded their recall of Sliced Herring on February 9, 2012.  This recall was initiated after the Sliced Herring tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes in January.      

Zip International  expanded the recall to include products with a “best-by” date of May 18, 2012.  Sold in retail stores in New York, the products are packaged in 330g and 600g plastic packages.

More information about the original Zip International recall can be found at Sliced Herring Recall.

If you have a question regarding your legal rights, please contact the Law Firm of Eric Weinberg toll free at 877-934-6271 or fill out the Free Food Poisoning Lawsuit Evaluation Form on the right of this page.

To learn about ongoing litigation regarding dangerous food and drug products, please see Listeria Cantaloupe Outbreak Lawsuit, Yaz Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuit, and Yasmin Blood Clot Lawsuit.

February 24, 2012: Michael Foods Recalls Cooked Eggs Due To Listeria Concerns

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On February 1, 2012, Michael Foods, Inc. recalled specific lots of cooked eggs because the product may be contaminated with the foorborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes.  Subsequently, there have been a series of recalls by companies that have received cooked eggs from Michael Foods.  These companies include:  Wegmans, Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens, Quick Café and Take Away Café, Delish, and Grand Strand.

Michael Foods is located in Wakefield, Nebraska, and recalled products have been sent to: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, and WV.  The recalled hard-cooked eggs are packaged in 10 and 25 pails with one of these six brand names: Columbia Valley Farms, GFS, Glenview Farms, Papetti’s, Silverbrook, or Wholesome Farms.  

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis.  Symptoms of listeriosis can be found here: Listeriosis Symptoms

The Law Firm of Eric Weinberg represents individuals who have been sickened in Listeria outbreaks nationwide. If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or fill out the Free Case Evaluation Form found on the right side of this page.

To learn more about our efforts on behalf of individuals injured by dangerous consumer products, please see Cantaloupe Listeria Lawsuits, Yaz Blood Clot Lawsuit, and Yasmin Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuit.

February 24, 2012: Allison’s Gourmet Kitchen Recalls Prepared Salads; Possible Health Risk

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On February  2, 2012, Allison’s Gourmet Kitchen of Moore, Oklahoma has recalled prepared salads because their egg supplier, Michael Foods, Inc., has recalled many lots of their hard cooked eggs because of the possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. 

The recalled salads were distributed to Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Kansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Tennessee and Missouri retail stores and food service companies.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis.  Symptoms of listeriosis include: fever, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, confusion, loss of balance and consulsions.  More serious syptoms can occur if pregnant, such as a miscarriage, premature delivery, stillbirth, or septicemia (blood infection) or meningitis in the newborn.

Details about the actual recalled products containing cooked eggs can be found here: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm290212.htm

The Law Firm of Eric Weinberg represents individuals who have been sickened in Listeria outbreaks nationwide. If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or fill out the Free Case Evaluation Form found on the right side of this page.

More information concerning Listeria lawsuits and food poisoning litigation can be found at Listeria Cantaloupe and www.foodpoisoning.com.

January 12, 2012: Zip International Group Recalls Sliced Herring Fillet In Oil

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On January 10, 2012, Zip International Group, based in Edison, NJ, recalled Sliced Herring Fillet in Oil (Forelka) because it tested positive for the foodborne pathogen, Listeria.  

The recalled sliced herring is from the Ukraine, but it was sold in the New York Metropolitan Area.  The recalled sliced herring was packaged in both 330gm and 600gm plastic containers; it has a “Best By” date of March 6, 2012.

More information on Listeria or the infection, listeriosis, can be found at Listeria Food Poisoning.

If you have a question concerning your legal rights, please call The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg toll free at 1-877-934-6274, or complete the Free Case Evaluation Form found on this page.

More information on Listeria litigation can be found at Listeria Cantaloupe.

January 12, 2012: Alpine Shredding And Cheese Recalls Edelweiss, Brennan’s, And Queso Cheeses

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On December 31st and January 3rd, Alpine Shredding and Cheese Conversion Company announced a total of three recalls on different types, or brands, of cheeses: Edelweiss, Brennan’s, and Queso, because it may be contaminated by the bacteria, Listeria.  Listeria can cause listeriosis, initial symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions.

All three recalls are in place because another brand of cheese tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes that was packaged at the same facility as the Alpine cheeses.  The cheese that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes is Green Cedar Dairy’s All Natural Ackawi and Chive Cheeses from Michigan.  So far, there have been two reported illnesses from the contaminated cheese.

More details on each Alpine recall can be found here: Edelweiss Recall, Brennan’s Recall, Queso Recall.

For the latest information on the Alpine recalls and the Michigan Cheese Listeria Outbreak, please visit fda.gov.

Personal Injury Attorney, Eric H. Weinberg, is assisting patients that have been diagnosed with listeriosis.  If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with listeriosis please fill out the easy to use Listeria Lawsuit Form on this page or call toll free at 877-934-6274.

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