What Factors May have Contributed to the Salmonella Newport Outbreaks – One of the Largest in Decades, in the Summer of 2020?
In the summer of 2020, a major outbreak of Salmonella Newport was linked to red onions grown in California, causing over 1,600 reported cases across the U.S. and Canada. The FDA’s investigation identified potential contributing factors, including the use of contaminated irrigation water, adjacent livestock grazing, and wildlife intrusion in the onion fields. Packinghouse practices, […]
Cantaloupe at Center of 2022 Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak
In the summer of 2022, a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium was linked to cantaloupe, affecting 87 individuals across 11 states. The FDA and CDC conducted an investigation, tracing the outbreak back to three farms and a common packinghouse in Indiana. Although environmental samples tested positive for Salmonella, none conclusively matched the outbreak strain. Due […]
Boar’s Head Listeria Litigation Update: Boar’s Head Shuttering Jarratt, Virginia Plant Following Significant Listeria Outbreak
The recent Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak has garnered significant attention due to its widespread impact, resulting in nine deaths and numerous hospitalizations across 18 states. The outbreak was traced to liverwurst and other deli meats produced at Boar’s Head’s Virginia facility. This prompted a recall of over 7 million pounds of meat and the indefinite […]
Food Poisoning Lawyer Ron Simon: Taking an Active Role in the Most Notable Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2023 and2024
In recent years, the United States has experienced an ongoing wave of notable food poisoning outbreaks. According to Food Poisoning Lawyer Ron Simon: Here’s a detailed look at eight of the most recent foodborne illness outbreaks, including their causes, impact, and response efforts. Ron Simon, as a national food safety lawyer, has played a key […]
Food Poisoning has been a Problem in the United States for well over 100 years: Here is a List of the 25 “Most Notorious” Outbreaks in a Century
Here is a list of some of the most serious foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States, based on the number of cases, severity of illnesses, and deaths. These outbreaks highlight the importance of food safety regulations and practices – something at the center Ron Simon & Associates’ practice as the Nation’s Leading Food Safety […]
What is Listeria? Four Recent Outbreaks that Demonstrate the Dangers of Listeriosis
Understanding Listeria and Recent Outbreaks What is Listeria? Listeria monocytogenes is a type of bacterium that can cause a serious infection known as listeriosis. This pathogen is found in soil, water, and animal feces and can contaminate a variety of foods. Unlike many other foodborne pathogens, Listeria can grow at refrigeration temperatures, making it particularly […]
Recent Notable Food Borne Illness Outbreaks – the Ones that We All Remember
Recent Notable Food Borne Illness Outbreaks Over the past decade, the United States has experienced several significant foodborne illness outbreaks, highlighting ongoing challenges in food safety. Here’s a summary of some of the largest outbreaks: 1. 2018: Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak One of the most notorious foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years was linked […]
Salmonella Outbreak in Illinois Linked to Ground Beef: An Investigation in Progress
The recent outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef in Illinois has resulted in 26 confirmed cases in multiple counties, as announced by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) . Our law firm, Ron Simon & Associates , renowned for handling Salmonella in foodborne illness outbreaks, is conducting an active investigation and is […]
Ron Simon Retained by Multiple Dave’s Sushi Victims in Aftermath of Fatal Food Poisoning Outbreak
Ron Simon is not surprised to have received calls from residents of Montana after the deadly outbreak of an unknown pathogen linked to Chinese mushrooms. After all, he stated, “This is going to be multiple-jurisdictional litigation, with defendants in at least two states and possibly internationally. Our expertise in dealing with the trace-back investigation and […]
Tragic Food Poisoning Outbreak at Dave’s Sushi: What You Need to Know
The devastating food poisoning outbreak at Dave’s Sushi in Montana has left the community in shock. This event has been connected to the illness of at least 30 people, some of whom had severe outcomes including hospitalizations. Tragically, two customers, Donna Ventura, 64, and William Lewis, 74, died after dining at the restaurant, though their […]
