E. Coli Registry Expanded for Victims of E. Coli Poisoning from Cargill Ground Beef

    RADNOR, Pa., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued
 today by the law firms Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP, and Janet,
 Jenner & Suggs, LLC:
     Out of public health concerns and in light of the recent recall of
 845,000 pounds of ground beef products by Cargill Meat Solutions
 Corporation for potential E. coli contamination, SCHIFFRIN BARROWAY TOPAZ &
 KESSLER, LLP and JANET, JENNER & SUGGS, LLC. have expanded their registry
 for victims of E. coli poisoning to document their injuries and illnesses.
 On October 4, a consumer registry was established for victims of E. coli
 poisoning from 22 million pounds of recalled Topps ground beef products.
 Dozens of seriously injured consumers have submitted complaints to the
 registry after the Topps recall was announced.
     On October 6, 2007, Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation recalled 845,000
 pounds of frozen ground beef patties produced at its Butler, Wisconsin
 location because of possible E. coli o157:H7 contamination, according to
 the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The problem was discovered
 through an investigation into four illnesses by the Minnesota Departments
 of Health and Agriculture. Wal-Mart owned, Sam's Club, has pulled the
 products from its stores after learning that the four illnesses under
 investigation are customers that purchased the recalled products from Sam's
 Clubs located in Eagan, Maple Grove and White Bear.
     The recalled products were produced on various dates from August 9
 through August 17, 2007, and were distributed to retail establishments,
 restaurants and institutions nationwide. Each label bears the establishment
 number "Est. 924A" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were sold under
 the names American Chef's Selection Angus Beef Patties; Grille Works
 Seasoned Sirloin Steak Beef Patties; TNT Thick 'n' Tender Beef Patties with
 Seasoning; TNT Thick 'n' Tender Black Angus Beef Patties with Seasoning;
 TNT Thick 'n' Tender Black Angus Ground Beef Patties; and 100% Black Angus
 Ground Beef Patties.
     If consumers purchased or ingested the recalled Topps or Cargill ground
 beef products and are concerned that they have been exposed to E. coli,
 they can go to http://www.topps-meat-recall-registry.com or
 http://www.cargill-meat-recall-registry.com and register their complaints
 and/or injuries. Upon investigation, registered complaints of injury will
 be forwarded to the proper health authorities.
     According to the CDC, at least 32 people in eight states may have
 fallen ill after eating Topps recalled ground beef products. Three cases --
 two in New York and one in Florida -- are confirmed as being linked to the
 ground beef, with the other 29 cases possibly linked and under
 investigation. Illnesses were reported in Connecticut, Florida, Indiana,
 Maine, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Health
 Department has stated that there are four suspected cases under
 investigation. Numerous contacts or reported injuries from the recalled
 beef have been received from the law firms from states around the country.
     "Americans must be able to depend on food safety. This latest recall is
 a worrisome sign that the industry again needs to clean up its act. Until
 that happens, we will be vigilant on behalf of victims to hold wrongdoers
 accountable. This rash of contaminated beef is simply unacceptable in our
 society," said Tobias L. Millrood, partner with Schiffrin Barroway Topaz &
 Kessler, LLP, in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
     On October 5, 2007, Topps Meat Company, LLC announced that as a result
 of the economic impact of the second largest beef recall in U.S. history,
 it was closing its Elizabeth, New Jersey plant and going out of business
 immediately. "Although closure of the plant is unfortunate for the
 long-time employees, if it improves food safety and public health, shutting
 the doors is the right thing to do," said Robert K. Jenner, partner with
 Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC in Baltimore, Maryland.
     E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody
 diarrhea and dehydration. The very young, seniors and persons with
 compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
     If you or anyone you know believes that you have contracted E. coli as
 a result of consuming the recalled meat products and want to discuss your
 rights, please contact either Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP
 (Tobias L. Millrood, Esq. or Hal J. Kleinman, Esq.) toll free at
 1-888-348-6787 or 1-610-822-0249 or via e-mail at masstortinfo@sbtklaw.com' target='_blank' title='masstortinfo@sbtklaw.com'>masstortinfo@sbtklaw.com
 or Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC (Robert K. Jenner, Esq. or Gerald D. Jowers,
 Esq.) toll free at 1-888-463-3529 or 1-410-653-3200 or via e-mail at
 rjenner@medlawlegalteam.com.' target='_blank' title='rjenner@medlawlegalteam.com.'>rjenner@medlawlegalteam.com. The two law firms are working as a joint
 venture on behalf of consumers nationwide who have been aggrieved by
 contaminated meat from Topps Meat.
     For more information about the law firms or about foodborne illnesses,
 please visit http://www.ecoli-recall.com .
     CONTACT:  Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP
               Tobias L. Millrood, Esq.
               Hal J. Kleinman, Esq.
               280 King of Prussia Road
               Radnor, PA 19087
               1-888-348-6787 (toll free) or 1-610-822-0249
               Or by e-mail at masstortinfo@sbtklaw.com' target='_blank' title='masstortinfo@sbtklaw.com'>masstortinfo@sbtklaw.com
 
               Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC
               Robert K. Jenner, Esq.
               Gerald D. Jowers, Jr., Esq.
               Woodholme Center
               1829 Reisterstown Road, Suite 320
               Baltimore, Maryland 21208
               1-888-463-3529 (toll free) or 1-410-653-3200
               Or by e-mail at  rjenner@medlawlegalteam.com
 
 

SOURCE Schiffrin Barroway Topaz & Kessler, LLP; Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC