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Marler Clark has published 5,626 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
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October 03, 2024
Shigella at LongHorn sickens 14
The St. Clair County Health Department is investigating the cause of a cluster of Shigella illnesses primarily among customers of the LongHorn Steakhouse located at 6115 North Illinois Street, Fairview...
September 24, 2024
Madre’s Oaxacan Restaurant linked to Salmonella Outbreak - 44 Sick
September 06, 2024
All Articles
September 29, 2024 • Firm News
What Salmonella Bongori Teaches About the Evolution of Salmonella
Salmonella bongori is one of the two species within the genus Salmonella, with the other being Salmonella enterica. While S. enterica is primarily associated with infections in warm-blooded animals and is notably pathogenic to humans, S. bongori is primarily found in cold-blooded animals and is less frequently associated with human …
September 29, 2024 • Press Releases
What are the most common questions asked about Salmonella on the Internet?
Salmonella, a common cause of foodborne illness, raises many questions among the public. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Salmonella on the internet: …
September 29, 2024 • Firm News
Preventing Drug Resistance in Food-Borne Bacteria
Preventing drug resistance in food-borne bacteria requires a comprehensive approach that involves careful practices by farmers, food processors, healthcare workers, policymakers, and consumers. Here are several key strategies to consider: …
September 29, 2024 • Press Releases
What are the most common questions asked about Listeria on the Internet?
Listeria monocytogenes, commonly known as Listeria, is a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Here are some of the most common questions asked about Listeria on the internet: …
September 29, 2024 • Firm News
Common Misconceptions About Botulism You May Have Heard
Botulism is a rare but potentially serious illness caused by botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Despite its rarity, several misconceptions about botulism may persist. Here are some common ones: …
September 28, 2024 • Firm News
Tips to avoid E. coli when Traveling
Here are some tips to help you avoid contracting E. coli while traveling: …
September 28, 2024 • Press Releases
What are the most common questions asked about Food Poisoning on the Internet?
Food poisoning is a common concern, and many people turn to the Internet for answers about symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about food poisoning. …
September 27, 2024 • Firm News
Netflix Poisoned wins the Emmy for Current Affairs Documentary
The documentary “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food” has won an Emmy in the Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary category. This recognition highlights the impact of the film, which made its debut on Netflix on Aug. 2, 2023, and sheds light on critical issues surrounding food safety in the United States. …
September 15, 2024 • Firm News
What to know about E. coli
Escherichia coli (commonly referred to as E. coli) is a diverse group of bacteria that inhabit the intestines of humans and animals. While most strains are harmless and play an essential role in gut health, some can cause significant illness. …
September 15, 2024 • Firm News
What to know about Salmonella
Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that can cause a range of illnesses in humans and animals, primarily foodborne infections. …
September 15, 2024 • Firm News
What to know about Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is facultatively anaerobic, meaning it can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. It can thrive in various environments, including soil, water, decaying vegetation, and animal feces. It can also survive refrigeration, which makes it a significant concern for food …
September 06, 2024 • Press Releases
Marler Clark, the food safety law firm, files $10,000,000 Punitive Damages claim on behalf of woman who spent six days in ICU after contracting Listeria from Boar’s Head Liverwurst.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Boar’s Head Provisions of Sarasota, Florida in the Eastern District of Virginia on behalf of Barbara Schmidt of Virginia, who spent six days in ICU and weeks in recovery after consuming Boar’s Head Liverwurst. She tested positive for Listeria, and it is a …
September 03, 2024 • Firm News
Expect more illnesses in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, food safety attorney says
"This is the worst set of inspection reports I have ever seen," says food safety attorney Bill Marler. A prominent food safety lawyer says more illnesses can be expected and Congress should investigate Boar's Head after deli meat produced in one of the company's plants was linked to an ongoingmultistate …
August 30, 2024 • Press Releases
Food Safety Attorney Bill Marler calls on Congress to investigate both the cause of the Deadly Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak and why USDA/FSIS inspectors allowed the conditions to exist for years.
“The years of inspection reports (Here are the Inspection Reports in PDF.) leave little doubt that the Boar’s Head plant’s food safety plan must have been non-existent, “ said food safety attorney, Bill Marler. “It is hard to wrap your head around how food could be produced in these conditions …
July 25, 2024 • Publications
Renowned food safety lawyer discusses E. coli outbreak in Flathead County
The Flathead City-County Health Department (FCCHD) and Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) are investigating the outbreak with preliminary investigations showing ground beef as the potential source. “The only reason that we have ill people at those restaurants with E. coli O157 from hamburger is that those …
July 13, 2024 • Publications
Florida Woman Sues Companies Over Cucumbers Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Lawyers at Marler Clark and Chaikin Law Firm filed the complaint on behalf of Melissa Milligan on Wednesday against Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc., which distributed the cucumbers, and Bedner Growers Inc., which grew the cucumbers. Milligan is suing on allegations of strict liability, breach of warranty, and negligence, according …
July 11, 2024 • Press Releases
First Salmonella Lawsuit filed by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm
(Palm Beach, FL) The Salmonella lawyers of Marler Clark have filed a lawsuit on behalf of Melissa Milligan against Fresh Start Produce, Inc. and Bedner Growers, Inc., in the Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. The lawsuit was filed in the Circuit Court of Palm Beach, Florida in the civil division …
June 04, 2024 • Publications
Outbreak: Tainted food sickens millions each year. Critics blame America's patchy oversight of food safety
Most of the oversight falls on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But that oversight, food safety advocates say, is fractured. “Nobody would set up a food safety system the way we have it in 2024,” said Bill Marler, a Seattle lawyer who has …
April 30, 2024 • Press Releases
Bill Marler, Food Safety Lawyer, profiled in the Netflix Documentary “Poisoned” is available to speak about the recent E. coli outbreak linked to California Walnuts.
“HUS can be deadly, and even for those who survive, they can be left with long term consequences, including the need for a kidney transplant,” said Bill Marler. “I have been doing E. coli cases since the 1993 Jack in the Box case and I have only seen one other …
February 27, 2024 • Firm News
Eat Your Content - Podcast with Bill Marler about Netflix Documentary: Poisoned
On his podcast, Eat Your Content, Rich Herrera interviews foodborne illness attorney, Bill Marler, about the recent release of the Netflix documentary, Poisoned, The Dirty Truth About Your Food. …
February 21, 2024 • Case News
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 06, 2024 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Launches Investigation into Deadly Listeria Cheese Outbreak
Marler Clark, Inc., PS, The Food Safety Law Firm, is investigating the Rizo Lopez Foods cheese Listeria outbreak that has sickened 26 people in 11 states, including deaths in California and Texas. In 2011, Marler Clark represented the families of 33 people who died after consuming Listeria tainted cantaloupe. In …
February 04, 2024 • Case News
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 • Case News
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 • Case News
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 …
Food Safety Resources
Shigella Food Poisoning
What is Shigella and how does it cause food poisoning? Recognized worldwide as the most common cause of dysentery, the Shiga bacillus—or Shigella—is a facultatively …
The Incidence of Shigella Infection
How common are Shigella infections and Shigella outbreaks? The number of shigellosis cases reported annually to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has …
The Prevalence of Shigella in Food and Elsewhere
Large Shigella outbreaks have been traced to contaminated food and water. The CDC estimates that 450,000 to 500,000 total cases of shigellosis occur in the …