May is Stroke Awareness Month, and for good reason — many people have no idea the true extent of the havoc strokes wreak on American adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in twenty United States deaths can be attributed to stroke. Read on to learn the basics, including symptoms and common risk factors. Who Is at Risk? A variety of factors can increase your risk of suffering a stroke. Some are not within your control, such as: Age: The older you get, the greater your risk of experiencing a stroke. Race: African Americans are more…
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CDC: Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak Appears to Be Over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that the recent outbreak of E. coli (Escherichia coli) that affected romaine lettuce grown in the Yuma, Arizona region appears to be over. By May 8, there were 149 confirmed cases of E. coli food poisoning linked to romaine lettuce from this part of the US. of E. coli food poisoning. The CDC recorded 210 total cases during the outbreak. According to the CDC, the strain of E. coli (E. coli O157:H7) responsible for the outbreak was especially virulent and can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome. This is a potentially fatal…
Another Local Food Recall: Route 11 Potato Chips Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Another Local Food Recall: Route 11 Potato Chips Recalled for Salmonella Riskk. Blog by Regan Zambri Long PLLC, a Washington DC personal injury law firm that handles virtually all types of accident and injury claims.
The Day Before Thanksgiving: The Most Dangerous Driving Day of the Year
Injured in a holiday car accident? Contact a Washington, DC car accident attorney to request a free consultation. You may be entitled to compensation.
Distribution Unclear for Recalled Egyptian Strawberries Related to Hepatitis A Outbreak
If you have been diagnosed with Hepatitis A after consuming frozen strawberries, contact a Washington DC attorney at our firm to discuss your legal options.
FDA: Egyptian Frozen Strawberries Banned
Contact a Washington, DC product liability attorney if you have been sickened with Hepatitis A from tainted imported frozen strawberries.
CDC Summarizes Hepatitis A Outbreak Related to Tropical Smoothie Cafe Strawberries
CDC Summarizes Hepatitis A Outbreak Related to Tropical Smoothie Cafe Strawberries. Personal injury blog by Regan Zambri Long PLLC in Washington DC – a firm committed to protecting the rights of the injured.
102 Reported Hepatitis A Victims from Tropical Cafe Smoothies
Read our Washington DC blog entry titled: 102 Reported Hepatitis A Victims from Tropical Cafe Smoothies. Call a Washington DC Personal Injury Lawyers today.
FDA, CDC Join State and Local Health Officials in Investigation of Hepatitis A Outbreak
The FDA and CDC are continuing to investigate the Hepatitis A outbreak linked with imported frozen strawberries. Contact Regan Zambri Long PLLC for more information.
CDC Now Leading Investigation of Hepatitis A Outbreak from Frozen Strawberries Used in Smoothies
The CDC is leading an investigation of a Hepatitis A outbreak spread through contaminated strawberries. Contact a Washington DC food poisoning attorney if you have contracted Hepatitis A.
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