Case News
Marler Clark has published 672 articles about case news.
Filter by:
Articles
November 16, 2024
What are ways to prevent E. coli Outbreaks at catered events?
E. coli outbreaks can sometimes be linked to food served by caterers, and several factors can contribute to these incidents. Here are some of the risks and considerations associated with E. coli outbreaks related to catering: …
September 30, 2024
Inside The Chaos At Boar’s Head
“They better have a lot of insurance or they're going to be pushed into bankruptcy,” says lawyer Bill Marler, whose Seattle law firm, Marler Clark, has specialized in claims for food recall victims for the past three decades and filed a lawsuit against Boar’s Head on behalf of a …
February 21, 2024
The Litigated Dish: Salmonella symptoms and incubation periods
For Salmonella, the incubation period typically ranges from 12 to 36 hours, though it can be as short as 6 hours or as long as one or two weeks. This relatively short incubation period stands in contrast to Listeria, another bacterium, which has an extremely variable incubation period spanning from …
February 04, 2024
The Litigated Dish: Can foodborne illness cause death?
According to the CDC, roughly 1 in 6 Americans, or 48 million people annually, fall victim to foodborne illnesses. Among them, 128,000 are hospitalized, and sadly, 3,000 lose their lives. There are 31 known pathogens responsible for causing foodborne illnesses. While many of these are monitored by advanced public health …
January 28, 2024
The Litigated Dish: What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
Much like my answer to last week's question, this question elicits a lawyer’s favorite response: “It depends.” Which foodborne illness are we talking about? Various bacteria, viruses, and parasites can be responsible for causing food poisoning. …
January 28, 2024
Tips To Avoid Food Poisoning When Dining Out
Avoiding food poisoning when dining out involves taking certain precautions to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the food you consume …
January 28, 2024
Dispelling Common Myths About Salmonella
Only a small proportion of all Salmonella infections are diagnosed and reported to health departments. It is estimated that for every reported case, there are approximately 38.6 undiagnosed infections. The CDC estimates that 1.4 million cases, 15,000 hospitalizations, and 400 deaths are caused by Salmonella infections in the U.S. every year. …
January 25, 2024
What's the latest on Lead and Chromium in Applesauce for Kids?
As of January 22, 2024, FDA has received 90 confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of age and the median …
November 24, 2023
Gastro vs. Food Poisoning: How To Tell the Difference
When people complain of gastrointestinal illness or the stomach flu, the illness is usually Norovirus. …
November 24, 2023
When To Consider Antibiotics for Listeria
Listeriosis is usually a self-limited illness—which means that most infected individuals will improve without the need for medical care. But for those patients with a high fever, a stool culture and antibiotic-treatment may be justified for otherwise healthy individuals. Although there have been no studies done to determine what drugs …
November 24, 2023
Common Myths and Misconceptions About E. coli
E. coli is often referred to as the best or most-studied free-living organism. More than 700 serotypes of E. coli have been identified. The “O” and “H” antigens on the bacteria and their flagella distinguish the different serotypes. It is important to remember that most kinds of E. coli bacteria …
November 24, 2023
A Brief Look at Supportive Therapy for Hepatitis A
Once a clinical infection is established, there is no specific treatment for hepatitis A. Affected individuals generally suffer from loss of appetite, so the main concern is ensuring a patient receives adequate nutrition and avoids permanent liver damage. An individual’s perception of the severity of fatigue or malaise is the …
November 04, 2023
TMP/SMX: What They Are and Why They're Important
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), also known as co-trimoxazole, is a combination of two antimicrobial agents that act synergistically against a wide variety of bacteria. It is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections, middle ear infections, bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea, and shigellosis (bacillary dysentery). TMP-SMX is also used to prevent or treat Pneumocystis …
November 04, 2023
How Macrolides Help You Fight Campylobacter Infections
According to the CDC, macrolides like azithromycin are the current drugs of choice when antibiotic treatment is indicated for Campylobacter infections. The resistance to macrolides in Campylobacter has remained stable. …
November 04, 2023
What To Do If You Think You've Contracted Botulism
Although botulism can be diagnosed based on clinical symptoms, distinguishing it from other diseases is often difficult, especially in the absence of other known persons affected by the condition. Common misdiagnoses include Guillain-Barré syndrome and myasthenia gravis, which also manifest flaccid paralysis. …
1 of 45
NextGet Help
Affected by an outbreak or recall?
The team at Marler Clark is here to answer all your questions. Find out if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, what questions to ask your doctor, and more.
Get a free consultationRelated Resources
Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include painful abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever. Salmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe …
What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Infection?
The infection caused by Listeria can vary from mild to severe. Only a small percentage of persons who ingest Listeria fall ill or develop symptoms …
Outbreak Database
Looking for a comprehensive list of outbreaks?
The team at Marler Clark is here to answer all your questions. Find out if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, what questions to ask your doctor, and more.
View Outbreak Database