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Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreak | Michigan Food Poisoning Lawyers

Posted on January 16th 2009

A Salmonella outbreak from peanut butter made by Peanut Butter Corp. of America has caused that company to issue a recall of all peanut butter made in the company’s Georgia plant.  The recall comes after several deaths have been attributed to Salmonella.

The Salmonella outbreak appears to be worst in the Midwest, in states including Michigan.  In Michigan alone, at least 25 cases of Salmonella had been reported to the Center for Disease Control which has been publishing daily updates on the Salmonella outbreak.  This number does not include many more people who may be suffering from Salmonella but who have not yet reported their infection. 

Salmonella is an infection of the small intestine caused by exposure to unsanitary food or water, in this case peanut butter.  

Salmonella food poisoning symptoms include:

  • Cramps or abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Muscle pain

Salmonella can be especially harmful to young children, senior citizens, and people whose immune systems have recently been weakened by illness.  Unfortunately, this outbreak appears to have been traced to peanut butter distributed to institutions such as nursing homes, schools, hospices, and hospitals, precisely those institutions whose populations are most vulnerable to all food poisoning outbreaks including Salmonella. 

The Michigan food poisoning lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are very familiar with Salmonella and have represented many clients who have suffered from Salmonella.  I encourage you to read our article about Salmonella food poisoning or to contact us. 

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Call us at 1-800-606-1717

We represent Michigan food poisoning injury clients in Detroit, Southfield, Pontiac, Troy, Warren, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Lansing, East Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Rochester, Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Birmingham, Ferndale, Flint, Novi, Pontiac, Troy, Saginaw, Sterling Heights, Waterford, Wayne, Dearborn, Westland, Canton, Monroe, Ann Arbor, Mount Clemens, Livonia, Grayling, Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, Brighton, Adrian, Allen Park, Clinton, Hamtramck, Northville, Garden City,  Southgate, Harrison, Holland, Inkster, Allen Park, Belleville, Jackson, Madison Heights, Mount Pleasant, Oak Park, Okemos, Plymouth, Redford, Roseville, Romulus, Taylor,  Wyandotte, Wyoming, Traverse City, Ypsilanti, Bad Axe,  Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Ingham County, Saginaw County, Livingston County, Lenawee County and all other Michigan counties.



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Cauda Equina Syndrome | Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Posted on January 05th 2009

The Michigan medical malpractice lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. frequently represent clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries or nerve injuries.  One less common type of spinal cord injury is cauda equina syndrome.

Cauda equina syndrome is a nerve injury that arises in the lower end of the spinal cord.  “Cauda equina” is Latin for “horse’s tail” and is named because the cluster of nerves at the end of the spinal cord resembles a horse’s tail.  The nerves roots at the end of the spinal cord provide motor and sensory function to the legs, bladder, and bowels.  Most simply, cauda equina syndrome is damage to these nerve roots, which is often, but not always, associated with herniated lower lumbar discs and other lower back injuries.

Cauda equina syndrome is a medical emergency.  By the time symptoms develop to the point someone starts to complain, nerve damage has already occurred.  Surgery is nearly always needed virtually immediately to avoid greater damage.  Many times, people who suffer cauda equina have surgery and recover completely, albeit after a rehabilitation period.  However, the consequences can be very severe when there is a misdiagnosis that results in this surgery being delayed.  Quite often, the patient is paralyzed from the waist down.

Common symptoms of cauda equina syndrome include:
• Severe pain in lower back, buttocks, pelvic area, thighs, and legs
• Weakness in leg(s)
• Loss of bladder and bowel control
• Loss of sexual function

If there is any chance a person may be experiencing cauda equina syndrome, that person should seek medical attention immediately.  Because the risk of paralysis is significant, the patient must do everything possible to avoid a misdiagnosis.

Sometimes, however, even when a patient fully discloses all symptoms, doctors fail to diagnose cauda equina or they fail to order necessary tests.  In these situations, the patient may have a medical malpractice case.

If you would like more information about your rights in a medical malpractice case, you can order our FREE book “The Ultimate Michigan Medical Malpractice Handbook” by clicking on the book title.  We will send it out immediately along with other important information. 

For more information about Michigan medical malpractice cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com.  If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan medical malpractice attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to you quickly.



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