The recall was initiated after sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) discovered that the raw milk was contaminated with Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli. Contact our E. coli lawyers for a free consultation.

WSDA and other public health officials are exploring the possibility that there has been human illness linked to this milk.

Pride & Joy Raw Cow’s Milk bearing expiration dates of 9/30/2011 and 9/31/11 has been recalled. The milk is sold only in gallon, half gallon and quart containers. Recalled raw milk was sold from the on-farm store at 2145 Liberty Road in Granger, WA and from the following locations:

Sno-isle
804 Grand Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425-259-3798

Truhealth
18001 Bothell-Everet
Suite 109
Bothell, WA 98012
Phone: 425-415-8410

Marlenes Market
2951 S. 38^th ST.
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone 253-472-4080

Marlenes Market
2565 s. Gateway Center Place
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone; 253-839-0933

Skagit Valley Food
202 S. 1^st Street
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Phone; 360-336-9777

Manna Mills
21705 66^th Ave, West
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: 425-775-3479

Madison Market
1600 Madison
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206-329-1545

Nature’s Market
26011 104^th Ave, SE
Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 253-854-5395

Sunshine Corner Nutrition
15220 SE 272th, Suite F
Kent, WA 98042
Phone: 253-631-1069

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections may cause severe diarrhea, stomach cramps and bloody stool. Symptoms generally appear three to four days after exposure, but can take as long as ten days to appear.  In severe cases, an E. coli infection can cause the following:

• Severe Dehydration
• Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome – Kidney Failure
• Hemorrhagic Colitis
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• E. coli Wrongful Death.

If someone has been sickened after drinking Pride & Joy Creamery raw milk, contact an attorney immediately to protect legal rights. Consumers who have purchased Pride & Joy raw milk with expiration dates of 9/30/2011 and 9/31/11 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund if no one has been sickened by the milk. The incubation period for E. coli can be as long as 10 days.

The Bravo Farms Gouda cheese recall was prompted by an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has sickened at least 25 people in:

• Arizona (11)
• California (1)
• Colorado (8)
• New Mexico (3)
• Nevada (2)

Consumers who have any of this cheese should not eat it. The cheese should be returned to the place of purchase or dispose of it carefully to prevent people or animals from consuming it.

Pritzker Olsen E. coli lawyers are monitoring this Costco cheese E. coli outbreak. For a free case consultation, call 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete our free consultation form.

Our firm is one of the few in the country practicing extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation. We currently represent E. coli HUS victims and have years of experience representing victims of food poisoning against large national retailers and food manufacturers.

E. coli Contamination

With all of the regulations and inspections, one would think our food supply would be free from E. coli contamination. That is not true. Outbreaks and recalls happen frequently.

Contamination of cheese can occur at many points along the production line, including:

• through the use of raw milk in the production of cheese
• equipment not being cleaned and sterilized properly
• employees not using proper hygiene

The FDA and CDC have repeatedly warned the public about consuming raw milk and raw milk products.

“Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep, or goats that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. This raw, unpasteurized milk can carry dangerous bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria, which are responsible for causing numerous foodborne illnesses.

These harmful bacteria can seriously affect the health of anyone who drinks raw milk, or eats foods made from raw milk. However, the bacteria in raw milk can be especially dangerous to pregnant women, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.”

The FDA, CDC and Costco are working together on the investigation and will update the public with more information as soon as it is available. As more information becomes available, the recommendations to consumers may change. The FDA, in conjunction with the state of California, has initiated an investigation at Bravo Farms.

Bravo Farms is located on Highway 99 in Traver, California. Their Dutch-style Gouda is handmade into small wheels and dipped in red wax. According to the Bravo Farms website, they use raw milk in the production of their cheeses.

PritzkerOlsen, P. A. has a national E. coli litigation practice. Our lawyers have been interviewed by The Associated Press, CNN, CBS, FOX, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Lawyers USA and others. Fred Pritzker is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Call 1-888-377-8900 toll-free or submit our free consultation form for information about a possible E. coli lawsuit.

According to the CDC:

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention join Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco), in warning consumers not to consume Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese (Costco item 40654), as this cheese may be associated with an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. The cheese was available for sale, and free samples were offered for in-store tasting at Costco stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada.”

The number of E. coli food poisoning cases reported across the country so far are as follows: AZ (11), CA (1), CO (8), NM (3) and NV (2). E. coli O157:H7 can lead to a life-threatening complication called E. coli HUS, or hemolytic uremic syndrome that can lead to kidney failure, other serious personal injury and wrongful death.

Food poisoning lawyers at Pritzker Olsen attorneys hire the best epidemiologists, microbiologists and other experts to win millions of dollars for E. coli food poisoning victims. Contact a Costco E. coli attorney about a Bravo Farms lawsuit from E. coli contaminated Gouda cheese.

Valley Meat Company E. coli Recall Retail Distribution List

Meat was recalled from stores in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Texas, Nevada, Washington and Oregon. The Recalled products were manufactured from Oct. 2009-Jan. 2010. The establishment number on the recalled frozen beef products is EST. 8268 and the production codes are 25709 through 01210.

Times Super Market
King Market
Oak Creek Market, Inc.
Four Corners Market
Anza Village Market
Big Trees Market
Spencers Fresh Market
Ponderosa Market
Banning Village Market
Rio Ranch Market
My T Fine Foods
Ben Lomand Market
Andronico’s Markets, Inc.
Manor Market Inc
Boron Food Mart, Inc.
Dinsmor Store
Mollie Stones
Mike’s Discount Food Market
P W Supermarket Inc.
Page’s Market
Al Mancasola’s Grocery Markets
Farmers Fresco Supermarket
Foods Etc.
Oaks Red and White
Colfax Sierra Market
Solano Market
The Original Irvine Ranch Market
Best Deal Food Company Inc.
Del Sol Market
El Sol Market
Erickson Supermarket
Fairway Stores
IGA
J. Solanki Meat
McKays
Mi Pueblo San Jose Inc.
Safeway
Select Markets
Super A Foods, Inc.
Super Center Concepts, Inc
Ukas Big Saver Foods
Vons
Buy-Low Market
Glazier’s Food Marketplace
Mariana’s
The Sierra Nevada Trading Company
PC Hometown Market
Two Boys Grocery
Hometown Foods Drain
Red Apple
Halsey Select Market
Jefferson Hometown Market
Stewarts Market
Martins Food Center
Mill City Market Place
Mohler Co-Op
Steve’s Market
Food 4 Less
Price Slasher
Mt Hood Foods
Jack’s Family Market
Ken & Sons Select
Shady Cove Market
Sheridan Select
Noels Market Inc
Stanfield Main St Market
Thriftway
Sentry
Main Street Market
Auburn’s Main Street Market
Matthew’s Thriftway
Ralph’s Red Apple Market
Andy’s Market
Plaza Market
Holcomb’s Market
Bridle Trails Red Apple
Cascade Mercantile
Food Emporium
Pay-Less Supermarkets

Distributed to institutional foodservice facilities and retail locations in Arizona, California, Texas and Oregon, the beef products were manufactured from Oct. 2009-Jan. 2010. The establishment number on the recalled frozen beef products is EST. 8268 and the production codes are 25709 through 01210. FSIS will post retail distribution information updates as that information becomes available. The FSIS is concerned that consumers may still have frozen recalled product in their freezers at home that could potentially be contaminated. FSIS advises consumers to check freezers to see if any of the following recalled products are there, and discard them immediately:

Valley Meat Company Beef Recall: Product Details

• (#2155) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 8/1R
• (#2503) SMASHBURGER 40/7 OZ. – VAC PACK
• (#2510) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 2/1 OVAL
• (#2515) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 2/1 R
• (#2535) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 3/1 OVAL
• (#2545) IQF 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 3/1R
• (#2575) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 4/1R
• (#2595) IQF – 80/20% PATTIES 4/1R THIN
• (#2605) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 5/1R
• (#2635) *IQF* 80/20% BEEF PATTIES 6/1R
• (#2668) BEEF CHUCK PATTIES 7 OZ- 21#
• (#3075) *IQF* 85/15% PATTIES 4/1R USFI
• (#3090) ‘RPQ’ 85/15 PATTIES 160/4 OZ.
• (#3325) “RPQ” 90/10 BEEF PATTIES 40/4 OZ
• (#3350) 90/10% BEEF PATTIES 160/4 OZ.
• (#3450)SUPREMAS BEEF PATTIES 12/3#
• (#3519) *IQF* 4/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
• (#3520) *IQF* 5/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
• (#3522) *IQF* 6/1 SOY PATTIES 80/20%
• (#3675) BEEF SOY PATTIES RETAIL 6/5#
• (#3700) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 12/3#
• (#3705) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 6/5#
• (#3710) 73/27% RETAIL PATTIES – 8/3#
• (#3715) BIGGER VALLEY BURGER – 6/5#
• (#3725) 80/20 BIGGER BURGER 12/3#
• (#3751) 80/20% RETAIL PATTIES 12/3#
• (#3800) 85/15% RETAIL PATTIES – 12/3#
• (#3850) BLACK ANGUS BURGER 12/2# BOX
• (#3875) 93/7% BEEF PATTIES 12/3# RETAIL
• (#3880) SAFEWAY 73/27 RETAIL BOXES 8#
• (#3882) SAFEWAY 73/27 PATTIES 12/2.5#
• (#3883) SAFEWAY 80/20 PATTIES 12/2.5#
• (#4000) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 10/1#
• (#4001) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 20/2#
• (#4005) 73/27% GROUND BEEF – 40/1#
• (#4015) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
• (#4020) 73/27% GROUND BEEF – 8/5#
• (#4030) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
• (#4035) 73/27% GROUND BEEF 15/3#
• (#4300) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 10/1#
• (#4305) 80/20% GROUND BEEF – 40/1#
• (#4310) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
• (#4315) 80/20% GROUND BEEF 8/5#
• (#4325) 80/20% GROUND BEEF – 4/10#
• (#4326)*FRESH** 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
• (#4328)80/20 GROUND BEEF 4/10# WHITE BOX
• (#4329) ‘RPQ’ 80/20% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
• (#4335)80/20% GROUND BEEF 2/5# – PRINTED
• (#4610) 85/15% GROUND BEEF 4/5#
• (#4615) 85/15% GROUND BEEF 8/5#
• (#4625) “RPQ” 85/15% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
• (#4630) 85/15% G B 4/10# CLEAR-generic
• <>(#4915) 90/10% GROUND BEEF – 8/5#
• (#4925) 90/10% GROUND BEEF 4/10# / WHITE
• (#4930) 90/10% G B 4/10# / CLEAR-generic
• (#4980) 93/7% GROUND BEEF 4/10#
• (2714) HEARST 80/20 PATTIES 5/1R -10#
• (2715) HEARST GROUND BEEF 12/1# RETAIL

E. coli food poisoning infections can lead to life-threatening complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (E.coli HUS) especially in children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems. Anyone who thinks they may have an E. coli infection from contaminated ground beef should visit a doctor immediately and get tested for the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall.

The precautionary recall action is being conducted to reach retailers as well as consumers. Consumers should check their refrigerators for Fresh Express Romaine salads with Use-by Dates of July 8 – 12 and an “S” in the Product Code. Retailers should check their inventories and store shelves to confirm that none of the product is mistakenly present or available for purchase by consumers.

According to the FDA announcement of the Fresh Express recall, the company’s customer service representatives have already contacted a majority of retailers and are in the process of confirming that the recalled product is not in the stream of commerce.

Only the Romaine lettuce salad products with use-by dates of July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11 and July 12, AND have an “S” in the product code are affected(see separate listing).

Retailers and Consumers who have any remaining expired product should not consume it, but rather discard it.

Fresh Express issued this recall after an isolated instance in which one package of Fresh Express Hearts of Romaine salad yielded a positive result for E. coli O157:H7 in a random sample test collected and conducted by a third-party laboratory for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Immediately upon learning about the positive test result, Fresh Express conducted a traceability assessment and a full review of its food safety documentation, all of which were found to be in compliance with the company’s multi-step food safety program including field and manufacturing records which did not show any unusual occurrences or the presence of any pathogens

A man in Baltimore, Maryland became sick with E. coli O157:H7 after eating Great Range brand bison meat in mid June, say Pritzker Olsen attorneys, who represent the food poisoning victim. Great Range was one brand involved in the recall, which also included Nature’s Rancher and The Buffalo Guys brands.

The 28-year-old man was notified by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that the strain of E. coli O157:H7 that  sickened him matched the strain that sickened others in Colorado and one in New York.

The food safety lawyers also represent a woman from Lakewood, Colorado, in a lawsuit filed last week against Rocky Mountain Natural Meats. That client was hospitalized for several days after eating bison meat bought at King Soopers grocery.

Ready Pac Foods, Inc., an Irwindale, California company, is recalling the spinach because it could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 after a random sample test conducted by the FDA came out positive for this harmful bacterium.

Ready Pac E. coli Baby Spinach Recall: Product Details

• Name: Baby Spinach Spinach Temptations 6-ounce bagged salad
• Use By Date: July 4 with Product Code 11707B, IR127121 and July 8 with Product Code 12007B, IR130373
• These dates are found in the upper left-hand corner of the packages, product codes underneath
• Sold in: California, Washington, Arizona

According to the FDA announcement:

“Because it is still possible that products bearing the Use-by Dates of July 4 and July 8 with the above Products Codes could be on store shelves, this recall extends to retailers as well as consumers. Ready Pac believes that it is important to alert consumers and retailers who might still possess one of the potentially affected salads to dispose of it immediately.”

Consumers may return the product for a full refund. Anyone who thinks they may have become sick with E. coli food poisoning from contaminated spinach should see a doctor immediately and get tested for E. coli.

The recall is an expansion of an earlier July 2 recall of bison meat potentially contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The meat products are associated with an E. coli outbreak that has sickened five people in Colorado and one person in New York.

The following products are involved in the recall:

• 16-ounce packages of “GREAT RANGE BRAND ALL NATURAL GROUND BISON.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 21, June 22 or June 24, 2010.
• 16-ounce packages of “NATURE’S RANCHER GROUND BUFFALO.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 22, 2010.
• 16-ounce packages of “THE BUFFALO GUYS ALL NATURAL GROUND BUFFALO 90% LEAN.” These products have a lot number of 0147.
• 12-ounce packages of “GREAT RANGE BRAND ALL NATURAL BISON STEAK MEDALLIONS.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 23 and June 24, 2010.
• 12-ounce packages of “GREAT RANGE BRAND ALL NATURAL BISON SIRLOIN STEAKS.” These products have a “sell or freeze by” date of June 20, June 23 and June 24, 2010.
• 15-pound boxes of “ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL MEATS, INC. BISON 10 OZ SIRLOIN STEAK.” These products went to restaurants and bear a Julian Code of 0141.
• Various weight boxes of “BISON B TRIM.” These products bear a production date of May 21, 2010 and a Julian Code of 14110. The boxes also state “KEEP REFRIGERATED.”

The retail distribution list for the potentially contaminated, recalled bison meat has also been updated and now includes:

1. Albertsons
2. Giant Food
3. Hannaford’s
4. King Soopers
5. Kroger’s
6. Market Basket
7. Price Chopper’s
8. Stop & Shop Supermarket
9. Super Valu
10. Whole Foods

The FSIS will update the retail distribution list as information becomes available.

• Hannaford’s
• King Soopers
• Market Basket
• Price Choppers
• Whole Foods

The list is incomplete.  Wegman’s Supermarkets recalled two of the recalled bison products it sold at their stores:

• Great Range Buffalo Sirloin Steaks, 12 oz., UPC 16447-10226 Only product with sell or freeze-by date of June 20, 23, or 24, 2010
• Great Range Ground Bison, 16 oz., UPC 16447 10090  Only product with a sell or freeze-by date of June 21, 22, or 24, 2010

The Rocky Mountain Natural Meat products were recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7.

The possible contamination was discovered by USDA-FSIS during the course of an on-going investigation into a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Colorado with illness onset dates between June 4, 2010 and June 9, 2010.   FSIS determined that there is an association between the ground bison products and the cluster of illnesses in the state of Colorado and an additional illness in New York.