Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has initiated a nationwide recall of nearly 36 million pounds of ground turkey products after an internal investigation by the Agricultural Department revealed traces of a particularly hazardous strand of salmonella. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cultures of ground turkey from numerous retail locations have shown contamination with a consistent strain of salmonella known as Salmonella Heidelberg.
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with salmonella food poisoning after consuming the recalled ground turkey products, you should contact our lawyersimmediately for a free confidential case evaluation. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Cargill Ground Turkey Recall Lawsuit Overview
The Cargill ground turkey recall was announced on August 3, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The round turkey products are believed to be contaminated with Salmonella Heidelberg, an antibiotic-resistant strain that is suspected of causing at least 76 illnesses across the U.S. since March 9, including at least one death. Due to the severity of Salmonella Heidelberg food poisoning, patients may contact a Cargill ground beef recall lawyer at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP for a free case evaluation of their potential Cargill ground beef recall lawsuit.
The CDC, in association with the FSIS and Cargill officials, initiated trace-back investigations and in-plant inspections to determine the genesis of the outbreak. The origins of the Cargill ground turkey recall have been traced back to Cargill’s Springdale, Arkansas processing plant, where the contaminated products were distributed at the retail level nationwide.
The Cargill ground turkey recall affects 35,709,675 pounds of ground turkey chubs, 85% ground turkey, 93% ground turkey, and ground patties, all with a use or freeze by date of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11, as well as frozen ground turkey with production dates of 2/20/11 through 8/2/11. All of the affected products can be recognized by the establishment number P-963, placed inside the USDA mark of inspection. The following is a comprehensive list of the affected ground turkey products:
Ground Turkey Chubs – Use or Freeze by Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 10 lb. chubs of Honeysuckle White Fresh Natural Lean Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings
- 10 lb. chubs of Unbranded Ground Turkey w/ Natural Flavoring 2 Pack
- 80 oz. (5 lbs.) chubs of Riverside Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring
- 10 lb. chubs of Natural Lean Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Fresh Lean HEB Ground Turkey 93/7
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Fresh HEB Ground Turkey 85/15
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Fresh Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring
- 4-1 Pound Packages of Honeysuckle White Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring Value Pack
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Fresh Ground Turkey
- 48 oz. (3 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Fresh Ground Turkey
85% Ground Turkey – Use or Freeze by Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey Colored with Paprika
- 19.2 oz. (1 lb. 3.2 oz.) trays of Kroger Ground Turkey Fresh 85/15
- 48.0 oz. (3 lb.) trays of Kroger Ground Turkey Fresh 85/15
- 20 oz. (1.25 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
- 48.0 oz. (3 lbs.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey Family Pack
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lbs.) trays of Honeysuckle White Seasoned Italian Style Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings
- 20 oz. (1 lb. 4 oz.) trays of Safeway Fresh Ground Turkey with Natural Flavorings * 15% Fat
93% Ground Turkey – Use or Freeze by Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 19.2 oz. (1.20 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
- 48 oz. (3.0 lbs.) trays of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey Family Pack
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lb.) trays of Fit & Active Lean Ground Turkey 93/07
- 19.2 oz. (1.2 lbs.) trays of Giant Eagle Ground Turkey Fresh & Premium Lean
- 19.2 oz. (1 lb 3.2 oz.) trays of Kroger Ground Turkey Fresh Lean 93/7
- 20 oz. (1.25 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White 93/7 Lean Ground Turkey
Ground Patties
- 16.0 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Honeysuckle White Ground Turkey Patties with “Use by” or “Freeze by” dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Kroger Ground Seasoned Turkey Patties Fresh 85/15, with “Use by” or “Freeze by” dates of 2/20/11 through 8/23/11
- 16.0 oz. (1 lb.) trays of Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey Burgers with Natural Flavoring with the following “Use by” or “Freeze by” dates: 07/09/11, 07/10/11, 07/11/11, 07/15/11, 07/16/11, 07/21/11, 07/22/11, 07/24/11, 08/01/11, or 08/04/11
Frozen Ground Turkey – Production Dates of 2/20/11 through 8/2/11
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring
- 16 oz. (1 lb.) chubs of Spartan Ground Turkey
- 40 lb. Bulk Packed Ground Turkey with Natural Flavoring for Food Service Use Only
- 48 oz. (3 lb.) chubs of Honeysuckle White 85/15 Ground Turkey
Salmonella Heidelberg Poisoning
In the event that food contaminated with Salmonella is ingested, an individual may experience severe salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses.Salmonella Heidelberg infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly, and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. However, the most common manifestations of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within six to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may be chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days. Due to the severity of Salmonella Heidelberg food poisoning, patients may contact a Cargill ground beef recall lawyer at The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP for a free case evaluation of their potential Cargill ground beef recall lawsuit.
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