Houston Salmonella Lawsuit
Salmonella infections can lead to serious harm — ranging from severe gastrointestinal illness and hospitalization to long‑term complications or even death. In Houston, if you contracted Salmonella from contaminated food due to another party’s negligence, you may be eligible for compensation.
Salmonella and Its Risk Factors
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause food poisoning; symptoms often include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. People with weakened immune systems, children, and older adults are especially vulnerable. Common ways Salmonella contamination occurs include:
Who Can Be Held Liable in Houston Salmonella Lawsuits?
Depending on the findings of an investigation, multiple parties may face legal responsibility, including:
- Food Manufacturers and Producers — when contaminated food enters the market
- Distributors and Suppliers — if safety protocols fail during transport or storage
- Restaurants and Food Service Providers — when food is prepared or stored improperly, or hygiene is abandoned
- Retailers and Grocers — for failing to pull recalled or unsafe products off shelves
- Importers, Farms, or Farms’ Water Suppliers — where initial contamination may have occurred
What Types of Compensation Can You Seek?
Victims in Salmonella lawsuits may pursue compensation for:
Medical Expenses
Full recovery for hospital bills, lab tests, treatment, ongoing care, and complications arising from the infection.
Lost Income
Compensation for wages lost during illness and any future income you cannot earn because of lasting impairments.
Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life resulting from Salmonella illness.
Wrongful Death
If a loved one dies, family members may recover funeral costs and the economic and companionship losses under Texas law.
Punitive Damages
In cases of particularly reckless or gross negligence, punitive damages may be awarded to discourage similar misconduct.
Top 5 Most Recent Salmonella Lawsuits in Houston / Texas
Here are some of the more recent lawsuits or cases involving Salmonella relevant to Houston or Texas at large:
- Milo’s Eggs Class Action Lawsuit (Texas – 2024)
- Issue: A class action lawsuit alleges that Milo’s Whole World Gourmet LLC distributed hard-boiled eggs that tested positive for Salmonella, despite claiming they were “pasteurized.” The suit claims the company failed to warn customers and continued selling the product even after testing showed contamination.
- Action: In 2024, a consumer filed a class action lawsuit in Texas accusing Milo’s of negligence, breach of warranty, and violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- Result: The case is currently pending. No settlements or court decisions have been reported.
- Charcuterie Meats – Specialty Meat Products Sold at Sam’s Club & Costco (2023)
- Issue: A Salmonella outbreak was linked to specialty meats — including prosciutto, soppressata, dry coppa, and Italian dry salami — sold at Sam’s Club and Costco outlets. At least 47 people across 22 states, including Texas, fell ill.
- Action: A lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Texas plaintiff (J. Huntington), who purchased the contaminated charcuterie in 2023.
- Result: The case is pending; products have been removed from shelves, claim center established. No settlement or judgment yet public.
- Malichita & Rudy Branded Cantaloupe Outbreak (2022)
- Issue: Malichita and Rudy branded cantaloupe (distributed by Trufresh) was linked to a Salmonella outbreak affecting hundreds of people, including a Texas resident who became gravely ill after eating cantaloupe at a buffet.
- Action: A lawsuit was filed in Houston on behalf of Tamy Dillon who was hospitalized following her illness.
- Result: Case is in litigation; no public judgment or settlement reported yet.
- Iguana Joe’s Restaurant Houston‑Area Salmonella Lawsuit (2022)
- Issue: A Houston‑area Iguana Joe’s restaurant allegedly served food that caused a Salmonella outbreak. Multiple plaintiffs (including the child of a couple) reported illness after eating there.
- Action: A lawsuit was filed and others joined later, claiming negligence and unsafe food handling.
- Result: The case remains active; no public settlement reported.
- ProSource Inc. & Keeler Family Farms — Onion Salmonella Outbreak (2021)
- Issue: Onions imported by ProSource Inc. and Keeler Family Farms, grown in Chihuahua, Mexico, were linked to a Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak affecting many states including Texas; over 650 people were sickened.
- Action: Lawsuits were filed by some Texas residents (including a Houston couple) against ProSource Inc. & Keeler Family Farms.
- Result: As of the latest public reporting, this case is still ongoing. No final settlement or judgment publicly known.
How a Salmonella Lawyer Can Help
An experienced Houston Salmonella attorney will:
- Trace and pinpoint the source of your exposure using public health investigations, traceback studies, and expert testimony
- Collect evidence including lab results, medical records, food packaging, inspection reports, and witness statements
- Identify all responsible parties throughout the chain — producers, processors, distributors, restaurants, or importers
- Choose appropriate legal theories — negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty — depending on the circumstances
- File suit, negotiate with insurers, and proceed to trial when required
Contact Us Today
If you or a loved one were seriously harmed by Salmonella from contaminated food in Houston, you do not have to navigate this alone. Contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC at (833) 330‑3663 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation. Let our dedicated team help you investigate, build a case, and pursue justice.
