CDC Updates Illness Counts in Jimmy John’s Salmonella Outbreak The CDC has updated its illness counts in the Jimmy John’s salmonella sprout outbreak.  Over 112 individuals have been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:-, in 18 states and the District of Columbia.  Illness onset dates range from November 1 to December 24, 2010, [...]

Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, WA, has recalled all of its clover and clover mix products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was initiated January 1stby Sprouters Northwest after learning that a 6 cases of Salmonella poisoning - 4 in Washington and 2 in Oregon – were linked to the contaminated sprouts.  The illness onsets range [...]

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued the following update  regarding the Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 94 people nationwide, the majority of which reside in Illinois: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), working in conjunction with local health departments and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is investigating a [...]

Salmonella Sprout Outbreak Grows The US Centers for Disease Control has just released an updated count of illnesses linked to salmonella-contaminated alfalfa sprouts served at Jimmy John’s restaurants.  The contaminated sprouts were produced at Tiny Greens Organic Farm in Urbana, Illinois. The salmonella serotype in this outbreak is Salmonella I 4,[5] 12:i:- and has been [...]

FDA Warns Not to Eat Sprouts from Tiny Greens Organic Farm This morning, the FDA warned US consumers not to consume any Alfalfa Sprouts and Spicy Sprouts (which contain radish, clover and alfalfa sprouts) manufactured by Tiny Greens Organic Farm in Urbana, Illinois.   The sprouts were distributed in 4 oz. and 5 lb. containers [...]

Simon & Luke Investigates Jimmy John’s Salmonella Outbreak The salmonella lawyers at the Houston-based food safety law firm of Simon & Luke are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts served at Jimmy John’s restaurants across the country.  The CDC has also stepped in to investigate this outbreak.  Thus far, the CDC is reporting [...]

Salmonella Illness Count Rises to 88 in 15 States On Tuesday, Jimmy John’s restaurants throughout the state of Illinois were asked to pull alfalfa sprouts from their menus as a precautionary measure after reports of a salmonella outbreak in that state. The request came from the namesake of the popular restaurant chain — Jimmy John [...]

I spent yesterday in Chicago arbitrating salmonella claims on behalf of 27 Simon & Luke clients.  The arbitration was defended by super lawyer Dean Panos of Jenner & Block, who represented Kellogg Company, and ACE Insurance Company.  The claims arose out of the 2008-2009 nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated peanut butter.   We had [...]

Jimmy John’s Salmonella Investigation Continues As Illinois health officials continue to investigate a salmonella outbreak that’s sickened nearly 50 people in nine counties, preliminary reports have linked the outbreak to alfalfa sprouts eaten at Jimmy John’s restaurants throughout the state.  Health officials have already begun investigating the alfalfa sprout producers and suppliers to the restaurants, [...]

Illinois health officials are currently investigating a salmonella outbreak that’s sickened nearly 50 people in nine counties. The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) has already identified a common denominator in several of the victims:  alfalfa sprouts served at Illinois Jimmy John’s restaurants.  IDPH officials have already begun investigating the alfalfa sprout producers and suppliers, and [...]