Himebaugh, described by another worker as the “Angel of Death,” faces up to three years in prison.  The former nurse admitted recently that she had given one resident a drug that had not been prescribed to him.

When authorities first began investigating in 2006, the bodies of three former patients were eventually exhumed; a pathologist who examined the bodies came to the conclusion that one had died due to an overdose of morphine.  Himebaugh’s nursing license was suspended in 2009 by state regulators following investigations of the suspicious patient deaths.  Himebaugh worked at the Woodstock Residence nursing home.  Because she pleaded guilty, prosecutors dropped five additional felony counts against the former nurse.

Penny Whitlock, Himebaugh’s former supervisor at the facility, was acquitted of charges that she allowed Himebaugh to administer excess amounts of morphine to patients earlier this year.  While prosecutors said that the “Angel of Death” moniker had been given to Himebaugh by Whitlock, she denied ever using that phrase.

Himebaugh’s attorney said that Himebaugh admitted to administering Ativan, and anti-anxiety medication, to a male patient who was agitated even though the patient had not been prescribed the drug.  The patient suffered a head injury several hours later following a fall; the attorney contended that Himebaugh gave the patient the Ativan to help him, and that the fall could not clearly be linked to the medication.

Himebaugh is to be sentenced in December; her attorney plans to ask that she be placed on probation at that time, although she may face up to three years in prison.

Overmedicating patients is a growing problem in nursing homes today.  Some residents who suffer from dementia and other mental disorders are given medications that are not prescribed to them in order to “calm them down,” so that disruption or agitation can be avoided.  This is one form of abuse that takes place in nursing homes today.

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The salad products involved in this recall include:

Farmers Market 8 oz Shredded Iceberg UPC Number 30034-30195 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

Farmers Market 7 oz Parisian Blend UPC Number 30034-30259 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

Farmers Market 9 oz Leafy Romaine UPC Number 30034-30364 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

Farmers Market 12 oz Romaine Garden UPC Number 30034-30220 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

Hy-Vee 8 oz Shredded Iceberg UPC Number 75450-12053 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

Hy-Vee 12 oz American Blend UPC Number 75450-12047 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

Hy-Vee 12 oz Garden Supreme UPC Number 75450-12046 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

Hy-Vee 12 oz Romaine Garden UPC Number 75450-12058 BEST BY 14OCT2011 A106A and A106B

These bagged salad products were produced on September 27, 2011; all have “Best By” dates of October 14, 2011.  To date, no illnesses have been reported in association with these products.

In other news related to Listeria, the CDC has recently updated the number of confirmed ill and dead due to the Cantaloupe Listeria outbreak.  As of October 12th, 116 people across numerous states in the U.S. have become ill; one person suffered a miscarriage, and 23 have died in 12 states.  The Cantaloupe Listeria outbreak has been the largest and deadliest to hit the nation in more than 25 years.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can be deadly to young children, elderly people and individuals with a weakened immune system, such as those who have had organ transplants, are undergoing treatment for cancer or who have HIV.  Most healthy individuals experience symptoms that are short-term including stiffness, nausea, severe headache, fever, diarrhea and abdominal pain.  These symptoms may not appear for up to 2 months after consuming foods tainted with Listeria bacteria.

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The 7 states in which people have been infected thus far, according to the CDC include Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia.  The cantaloupes were also distributed to Wyoming, Utah, Kansas, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Tennessee, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

This past week, over 300,000 cases of cantaloupe were voluntarily recalled by Jensen Farm’s due to potential Listeria contamination.  According to owner Eric Jensen, “It really comes — it’s really personal to us.  It’s deeply troublesome for us”.  This was reported to ABC News after a couple filed suit against the farm.  Charles and Tammy Palmer of Colorado are the first to file suit, after Charles Palmer was rushed to the hospital around the first of September, paralyzed and unable to speak.  It was determined that he was suffering acute Listeria food poisoning symptoms, which include nausea, fever, muscle aches, diarrhea and more.

Two people, one in Colorado and one in New Mexico, have died after consuming the tainted cantaloupes.  The Palmers purchased the cantaloupe that led to Charles Palmer’s illness at a local Walmart store.

Chris Urbina, Colorado’s chief medical officer stated on September 16th that the strain of bacteria found in the cantaloupe samples taken from Jensen Farms matched that of the 12 cases of infection in the state.  He also said that other farms in the Colorado Rocky Ford melon region were tested, and that no Listeria bacteria turned up at those farms.

While most cases of Listeria food poisoning produce only mild symptoms, those at an increased risk for complications may become severely or even fatally ill, requiring listeria treatment or hospitalization.

The New York food poisoning lawyers at Brown Chiari urge those who have become ill after eating suspect foods to contact our office.  We represent the rights of those who have become sickened after consuming foods possibly tainted with Listeria and other bacteria.

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It is believed that the Listeria contamination is linked to cantaloupes, although the exact source of the produce has yet to be determined.  Dr. Chris Urbina, chief medical officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment as advised residents of the state to be “prudent”, and that those most at risk for Listeria infection should avoid eating cantaloupe.  This includes he elderly, those with weakened immune systems and pregnant women.  The reason that cantaloupe is believed to be the source is that all nine victims had consumed the food prior to becoming ill.

Alicia Cronquist, epidemiologist for the Colorado state health department stated that most of the victims were older females with an average age of 84, although some were as young as 30.  A multistate investigation is being coordinated by the CDC, the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS).

Determining the source of Listeria contamination can be difficult, as the “incubation” period ranges from 11 to 70 days, which means by the time an individual develops symptoms it is difficult to remember what they have eaten during prior days and weeks.

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, stiff neck, headache, loss of balance, confusion and occasionally seizures.  Complications can be life-threatening, so it is advised that those experiencing the symptoms seek medical attention at once.

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During the testing Food Safety and Inspection Services found a sample of the cooked dice bacon to be positive for Listeria monocytogenes.  The bacon products were imported from Canadian EST No. 169A, Aliments Prince, S.E.C.  The initial product that the sampling came from has been put on hold, but FSIS was notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that additional diced bacon products had been shipped to the U.S.  Thus far, there have been no reports of illness related to these bacon products.

The products being recalled are 10 lb. shipping containers with 2 – 5 lb. bags/boxes containing 2 – 5 lb. bags of “Assoluti Cooked Diced Bacon.”  The products bear the Canadian mark of inspection and have a case code of 1173 and EST No. 169A.  Each container will have a certification number of 406515, 406516 or 406562.  The diced bacon products were shipped to distribution centers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, where they were further distributed to food service institutions.

This is a Class I recall, meaning that the contamination could be fatal to certain people.  Jetro Cash and Carry Enterprises LLC has a company representative available to answer consumer questions.  Contact Cheri Schneider at 800-321-1470.

Listeria is a bacteria that can lead to listeriosis, although it is rare in healthy individuals.  While the disease is not common, those who do contract it may experience severe headaches, nausea, a stiff neck and high fever.  Pregnant women, infants and the elderly are most at risk of developing the disease.

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The products subject to recall are 11 lb. (approximate weight) cases of Noel Jamon Serrano Boneless Spanish Dry-Cured Ham and Bloc Noel Serrano Ham.  Production codes found on the shipping containers are 11000481 and 11000119.  Packages also bear “Product of Spain” and “Est. 26″ on the labels.  Production dates vary; these products were shipped to retailers across the nation.

Packages sold at the retail level will not contain production codes, so it is essential that consumers who have purchased ham check with their retailers in order to determine if the ham is part of the recall.

So far there have been no reports of illness associated with these products. Further questions or concerns can be addressed to Mr. Ron Schinbeckler, President of the company at 800-899-6689.

The USDA classified this recall as a Class I, which means there is a reasonable probability that eating these tainted ham products will cause serious illness or even death.

Listeria usually causes symptoms that include fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, and nausea.  If the infection spreads in to the nervous symptoms, affected individuals may experience headache, convulsions, stiff neck and loss of balance along with confusion.  Certain individuals are at a higher risk of developing serious complications such as HUS (hemolytic urema syndrome) which is a disease that can lead to kidney failure.  Pregnant women, small children and the elderly are most at risk for these serious and often fatal complications.

If you or a loved one have become ill after consuming foods possibly tainted with Listeria or other foodborne pathogens, contact the New York food poisoning attorneys at Brown Chiari for a free evaluation of your claim.

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The Food Safety and Inspection Services had received no confirmed reports of illnesses related to the deli meat products as of that date.  The problem was revealed after Rose & Shore tested the product at the request of a commercial customer who had received a complaint from a consumer.

The deli meat products involved in the recall were distributed to food service establishments only; there were no retail sales involved.  California distribution centers further distributed the products to Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

The ready-to-eat deli meat products involved in this recall include:

COOKED ANGUS ROAST BEEF, 9 to 13 pound boxes with lot number 20941 and use by date 5-17-11

TOGO’S PASTRAMI, 24 to 30 pound boxes with lot number 20911 and use by date of 5-23-11.  The pastrami product has a pack date of 4-05-11.

OLYMPIC GOLD BEEF PASTRAMI, 40 to 50 pound boxes with a lot number of 20911 and lot code 10951.
ROSE AND SHORE N.Y. STYLE PASTRAMI, 40 to 50 pound boxes with a lot number of 20911 and case code of 29 N.Y. on the exterior of each box.  Each package is labeled with lot code 10951 and lot number 20911.
Foods tainted with Listeria typically cause only mild food poisoning symptoms in healthy adults including abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, stiff neck and headache.  Those at risk of developing serious complications such as encephalitis or meningitis include very young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system.

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Only one batch of the Norwegian smoked salmon was affected.  The recalled products were sold on March 7th of this year under the Portier Fine Foods brand in various size packages.  These products were sold to retailers in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

Products included in this recall are 4 oz., 8 oz., 16 oz., and other random weight sizes, all with batch code 066.  This code number represents a Julian date of March 7, 2011.  Products will also contain an “expires on” date of March 21, 2011 displayed on the packages as 3/21.  The batch code number can be found on the clear, vacuum packed packages among the rear of gold boards on a white label.  Although the “expires on” date has already past, some consumers may still have the products frozen in their freezers.  If you have purchased this product and still have it in your home, return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

To date, no illnesses have been reported in relation to these smoked salmon products or any of the other products produced by The Smokehouse LLC.

Listeria food poisoning typically produces mild symptoms in healthy individuals which may last for a short time.  These symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, headache and high fever.  Certain individuals such as the elderly, very young and those with a weakened immune system may be at a higher risks of developing serious or even life-threatening complications.

If you belong to a high-risk group and develop listeria symptoms after eating foods that are possibly contaminated with Listeria or bacteria, see your physician at once.

The New York food poisoning attorneys at Brown Chiari are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients.  If you or a loved one have become ill after eating tainted foods, contact us for a free evaluation of your case.

Eating foods tainted with Listeria monocytogenes can lead to listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially deadly disease.  While healthy individuals rarely contract the disease, common symptoms include neck stiffness, nausea, severe headache, high fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.  Certain individuals, such as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems such as those with HIV may be at risk of serious or fatal complications.

The products involved in this recall include:

New Braunfels Smokehouse Sliced Smoked Turkey – 1 lb. packages with package code “2210″ on the label

New Braunfels Honey-Glazed Spiral Sliced Smokehouse Hickory Smoked Boneless Breast of Turkey – 4 to 6 lb. packages with package code “2180″ on the label

Stegall Boneless Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast – 4 to 6 lb. whole breast packages with code “2210″ on the label

Stegall Spiral Sliced Hickory Smoked Turkey Breast – 4 to 6 lb. whole breast packages with codes of “2180″ or “2210″ on the label

Individuals at increased risk of developing complications or those concerned about illness should seek medical attention.

Those with questions concerning the recall should contact Susan Owens, a customer service representative for the company at 800-537-6932.

These products each bear a USDA mark of inspection which includes the number P-975 inside the mark.  These products were produced on August 4th of 2010 and distributed across the nation.  They were also sold via catalogs and on the internet.

Those who become ill with listeriosis or other infections after eating tainted foods prepared or sold by others may have legal rights and be eligible for compensation of related expenses.  Contact a prominent New York food poisoning attorney to learn about your rights.

The product involved in this recall is “CALABRO All Natural ROTOLINI Mozzarella & Prosciutto” in 8 ounce packages.  These packages contain an establishment number “34051M” inside the USDA mark of inspection, along with a lot number of 3190.  The recalled product was produced on November 15, 2010.  FSIS personnel discovered the contamination through microbiological sampling.  To date, there have been no reports of illness in connection with the recalled Rotolini.

Customers are asked to return unused portions of the product to the store where they purchases it, or to bring the receipt in for a full refund.  Consumers are asked to call Calabro Cheese customer service representative Tijae Silva with questions or concerns at (203) 469-1311 ext. 101.  It was also stated that this product was not part of the National School Lunch Program.

Listeria food poisoning is a common organism found in nature, however consuming foods tainted with the bacteria may result in flu-like illness.  Common symptoms of listeriosis, a complication of the listeria bacteria, include severe headache, nausea, high fever and neck stiffness.  Pregnant women who develop listeriosis may suffer miscarriages or stillbirths; the elderly, young children and individuals with a weakened immune system are at higher risk of developing serious complications as well.  Those concerned about illness related to listeria should contact their doctor or health care provider.

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