Listeria Outbreak Attorneys

Meat products sold at Dierbergs linked to a listeria outbreak.

Dierbergs Markets has pulled one brand’s sausage, salami, bacon and other meat products from its shelves and issued a voluntary recall after a listeria outbreak was discovered at a meat processing plant in Albers, Illinois.

The affected beef and pork products were made at Behrmann Meat and Processing Inc. between July 7 and Sept. 9. More than 87,000 pounds of meats, including but not limited to sausage, meat sticks, smoked ribs, and wieners, are part of the voluntary recall.

In total, the voluntary recall affects over 60 products. All affected products say “EST 20917” in their USDA mark of inspection.

Listeriosis can cause serious illness.

Caused by the germ Listeria monocytogenes, Listeriosis is a potentially serious infection that is most commonly caused by consuming contaminated food products. In generally healthy individuals, Listeriosis causes the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle aches
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Symptoms of listeria infection may begin a few days after you’ve eaten contaminated food, but it can take over 30 days before the first signs of listeria infection begin.

It is possible for listeria infection to spread to your nervous system. Signs and symptoms of listeria that has spread to your nervous system include:

• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Confusion or changes in alertness
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions

Listeria is especially dangerous for unborn children and newborns.

The consequences of listeria infection for unborn babies and newborns can be devastating, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth. Listeria is also known to cause life-threatening infections among babies born to mothers infected with listeria.

Signs and symptoms of a listeria infection in a newborn include:

• Little interest in feeding
• Irritability
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Difficulty breathing

If you experienced adverse health effects after consuming meat purchased at Dierbergs, you may have a legal claim.

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with listeria infection, required medical care, or experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth after consuming meat purchased from a Dierbergs supermarket in Missouri, you may have a legal claim for compensation.

The experienced trial attorneys at Walton Telken Bragee can help you seek compensation from those responsible. For a free, confidential case evaluation, contact our office now.

Troy E. Walton

In his two decades of practice, Troy E. Walton has successfully resolved several plaintiff’s personal injury cases resulting in significant recoveries to his clients. Troy’s compassionate client advocacy has also resulted in major successes against powerful entities such awaltons the U.S. Army and the Illinois State Troopers. In recognition of these results and others, Troy was inducted into the Million Dollar Advocate’s Forum – an organization whose members include many of the top trial lawyers in the United States.

Years of experience: Over 25 years
Bar Admissions: Illinois, 2001 and Missouri, 2000
Location: Edwardsville, IL.