Outbreaks
Dole Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
In September and October, 2005, at least 23 Minnesotans became ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after consuming Dole brand triple-washed, pre-packaged lettuce.The Minnesota Department of Public Health lab isolated E. coli O157:H7 from a bag of lettuce, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a nationwide health alert regarding Dole pre-packaged salads on October 2, 2005. Although cases had only been identified in Minnesota, the product was noted to have been distributed nationwide, and it was not long before a E. coli O157:H7 cases from Wisconsin and Oregon were identified as part of the outbreak. Two cases developed Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).
Marler Clark represented eight individuals - seven Minnesotans and one Oregonian - with claims against Dole, and resolved all cases in the spring of 2006.
Outbreak Updates
- Lab Tests Confirm E. Coli in Bags of Salad
- E. coli poisoning drastically changed her plans
- Minnesota finds E. coli in lettuce bags
- More Minnesotans sickened by E. coli in lettuce bags
- Tainted lettuce grown in Salinas
- Health officials investigate E. coli O157:H7 cases related to Dole prepackaged lettuce
- Seattle firm hires New York lawyers for spinach E. coli cases
