Carneco and Sam’s Club E. coli Outbreak Litigation
In August, 2004, Carenco foods recalled nearly 500,000 pounds of frozen ground beef and beef patties due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. The ground beef and beef patties, produced on June 21, 2004, had been distributed to Sam’s Club stores and sold to consumers.
The E. coli-contaminated ground beef was epidemiologically linked to at least five illnesses by Minnesota and Wisconsin health officials.
Marler Clark filed an E. coli lawsuit against Carneco on September 24, 2004. Joseph Blair, a nine-year-old boy, consumed “Northern Plains” ground beef patties produced by Carneco and sold at Sam’s Club in July. E. coli litigation is being pursued on behalf of Joseph, who became ill with E. coli infection, and his parents.
PRESS RELEASES:
E. coli strikes again for Carneco and Sam’s Club
E. coli lawsuit filed against Carneco in connection with Sam’s Club Outbreak
