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E-coli outbreak may be linked to lettuce processed by Aunt Mid's Produce's.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topic
- Ecoli Outbreak
Product or Service
- Food And Beverage
Investigation Details
Investigation, potential class action and numerous individual actions against Aunt Mid's Produce in the aftermath of a lettuce-borne outbreak linked to the Aunt Mid's Produce.
In September 2008, at least 38 people were sickened in Michigan alone by the virulent E. coli strain O157:H7. The ill included 4 University of Michigan students as well as 9 students at Michigan State University and inmates at Lenawee County Jail. The investigation conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) traced the outbreak to iceberg lettuce commercially distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce. Genetic fingerprinting matched the illnesses across the state, as well as to others sickened in Illinois and Canada.
The consumer ate the contaminated lettuce in mid-September, and by September 19, she began to experience abdominal cramps, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. She sought treatment at the University of Michigan Health Service Clinic, and by the time she arrived there, her cramps were so intense she had trouble breathing. Due to her severe dehydration, the clinic nurse was unable to administer IV fluids, so she was discharged and instructed to go immediately to the University of Michigan Hospital Emergency Room. A stool sample was taken while she was at the clinic which later confirmed her E. coli O157:H7 infection. While at the UM Hospital Emergency room, she continued to experience bouts of bloody diarrhea every 15 minutes, and was in extreme pain. In triage, her vital signs were stable, so the hospital declined to admit her. Her mother then drove the plaintiff to the Royal Oak hospital, where she continued to endure her symptoms for hours until she was admitted. She remained hospitalized for 10 days, and during that time had to be fed by a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) in her chest, as she was unable to eat or drink. Even though she was discharged on September 30, the PICC remained in place until October 6. She continues to recover from her illness.
In September 2008, at least 38 people were sickened in Michigan alone by the virulent E. coli strain O157:H7. The ill included 4 University of Michigan students as well as 9 students at Michigan State University and inmates at Lenawee County Jail. The investigation conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) traced the outbreak to iceberg lettuce commercially distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce. Genetic fingerprinting matched the illnesses across the state, as well as to others sickened in Illinois and Canada.
The consumer ate the contaminated lettuce in mid-September, and by September 19, she began to experience abdominal cramps, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. She sought treatment at the University of Michigan Health Service Clinic, and by the time she arrived there, her cramps were so intense she had trouble breathing. Due to her severe dehydration, the clinic nurse was unable to administer IV fluids, so she was discharged and instructed to go immediately to the University of Michigan Hospital Emergency Room. A stool sample was taken while she was at the clinic which later confirmed her E. coli O157:H7 infection. While at the UM Hospital Emergency room, she continued to experience bouts of bloody diarrhea every 15 minutes, and was in extreme pain. In triage, her vital signs were stable, so the hospital declined to admit her. Her mother then drove the plaintiff to the Royal Oak hospital, where she continued to endure her symptoms for hours until she was admitted. She remained hospitalized for 10 days, and during that time had to be fed by a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) in her chest, as she was unable to eat or drink. Even though she was discharged on September 30, the PICC remained in place until October 6. She continues to recover from her illness.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Aunt Mids Produce Company | Aunt Mids Produce Company supplies food produce to wholesalers, retailers and consumers. |