Fatal E. Coli Lawsuit
Family Sues Publix and Quirch Foods Following Fatal E. Coli Blueberry Outbreak
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The family of Karla Mullins, a 74-year-old Florida woman who died June 20, has sued Publix and food distributor Quirch Foods, alleging she became ill after eating recalled GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries. The lawsuit also says her son ate the berries and was hospitalized, and accuses the companies of responsibility for selling a defective, dangerous product. The berries were recalled after being linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak; federal officials reported 17 illnesses and six hospitalizations, and the FDA later declared the outbreak over. The family is seeking damages for Mullins’ death and her son’s injuries.
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The lawsuit says Mullins bought the berries around May 21 at a Publix on Ulmerton Road in Largo.
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The complaint alleges Quirch Foods failed to inspect the berries or perform adequate quality control before distributing them to stores.
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The initial recall was issued July 3 by supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A.; Publix expanded it July 29 to cover all lots of GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries.
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The outbreak involved E. coli O145:H28, identified as a Shiga toxin-producing strain that can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
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