Texas E. Coli Lawyer

E. coli related food poisoning is a major public health concern. Certain types, including Shiga-toxin producing O157:H7, cause about 73,000 illnesses every year, leading to over 2,000 hospitalizations and 60 deaths.

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E. Coli Recalls & Outbreaks in Texas

November 2024 — Carrots
October 2024 — McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
April 2024 — Walnuts
February 2024 — Raw Farm Cheddar Cheese
December 2022 — Ground Beef
October 2022 — Falafel
November 2020 — Romaine Lettuce
June 2020 — Ground beef
February 2020 — Jimmy John’s sandwiches
October 2019 — Pride of Florida Beef Steaks, Patties, Ground Beef
October 2019 — King Arthur Flour
September 2019 — Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour
July 2019 — Buffalo Burgers and Ground Bison
June 2019 — Pillsbury Flour
June 2019 — King Arthur Flour
May 2019 — ALDI Flour
May 2019 — Aurora Packing Co. Beef Items
May 2019 — Raw Oysters from Mexico
April 2019 — Ground beef
March 2019 — Aurora Packing Co. Beef Products
December 2018 — Cauliflower
November 2018 — JBS Ground Beef
April 2018 — Romaine Lettuce
March 2017 — SoyNut Butter and Granola
September 2016 — Adams Farm Slaughterhouse
August 2016 — Grassfields Cheese / Whole Foods
July 2016 — PT Farm Ground Beef
July 2016 — Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix
May 2016 — Flour (General Mills Gold Medal and Signature Kitchens)
February 2016 — Alfalfa Sprouts from Jack & The Green Sprouts

What is E. Coli?

Escherichia coli is a family of bacteria that normally live in the intestines of humans and animals. Most strains are harmless or beneficial, but some strains cause severe gastrointestinal illness. The most notorious strain of E. coli is O157:H7, which produces Shiga toxin.

How Do Outbreaks Occur?

Many outbreaks of E. coli involve meat — especially ground beef, which can contain meat from hundreds of cows. During the slaughtering process, E. coli in the intestines of cows may come into contact with meat. Even a microscopic amount of E. coli can contaminate millions of pounds of ground beef.

Outbreaks can also occur from contaminated water. Lakes and beaches are sometimes closed due to E. coli. It is especially dangerous when contaminated water is sprayed on fresh fruit or produce, because these foods are normally eaten raw.

Symptoms

The symptoms start about 7 days after you are infected with E. coli. The illness typically begins with watery diarrhea for about a day. This is followed by bright red, bloody stools because infection causes sores in the intestines. Bloody diarrhea typically lasts 2-5 days.

Symptoms of E. coli food poisoning:

Nausea or vomiting
Severe abdominal cramps, discomfort, or pain
Diarrhea (often very watery or bloody)
Fatigue
Fever
Pale skin
Weakness

Complications

The most serious complication of E. coli infection is Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that occurs when damaged red blood cells clog the filtration system in the kidneys. It is most common in children under five years old. About 5-10% of cases are deadly.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of E. coli is performed with a stool culture. This culture must be taken within the first 48 hours after bloody diarrhea starts. A doctor will examine the culture and look for E. coli bacteria.

Treatment

Most healthy adults recover without needing special treatment. However, in some cases, people who are infected with E. coli will need to be hospitalized. This is often the case when it causes dehydration due to fluid loss.

Resources & Additional Information

E. coli — Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
E. coli Infections — National Institute of Health

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