--- title: Listeria Outbreak Lawsuits date: 2022-11-29T14:48:00-08:00 author: admin canonical_url: "https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria" section: Foodborne Illnesses --- The *Listeria* lawyers at Marler Clark, Inc.,PS have the most extensive experience of any law firm in the United States in the representation of food poisoning victims. The *Listeria* lawyers at Marler Clark represent the families of individuals who have suffered illness or the loss of a loved one from this deadly bacterium. The Marler Clark *Listeria* attorneys have unmatched experience representing victims of *Listeria*. Our Listeria lawyers have represented thousands of victims of notable *Listeria* outbreaks such as the 2011 Jensen Farms *Listeria* outbreak where over 30 people died, the 2010 Sangar Fresh Cut Produce *Listeria* outbreak, the 2007 Whittier Farms *Listeria* outbreak and the 2017 Vulto Creamery *Listeria* outbreak. We are presently assisting in a *Listeria* outbreak in South Africa that sickened over 1,000 and killed over 200. ## Have Listeria symptoms? Get a free consultation. We’re here to answer all your questions, like what to ask a doctor, if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, and how to get the care you need. ## Listeria Resources We have worked with epidemiologists to bring education about Listeria to everyone. [###### Listeria Food Poisoning ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/about-listeria) [###### The Incidence of Listeria Infections ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/the-incidence-of-listeria-infections) [###### The Prevalence of Listeria in Food and the Environment ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/listeria-prevalence) [###### Transmission of and Infection with Listeria ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/transmission-of-and-infection-with-listeria) [###### Who is Most at Risk of Becoming Ill with Listeria? ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/who-is-most-at-risk-for-becoming-ill-with-listeria) [###### What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Infection? ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/listeria-symptoms-risks) [###### Complications of Listeria Infection ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/complications-of-listeria-infection) [###### How is Listeria Infection Diagnosed? ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/listeria-diagnosis) [###### Treatment for Listeria Infection ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/listeria-treatment) [###### Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/antimicrobial-resistance-in-bacteria) [###### The Economic Impact of Listeria Infections ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/the-economic-impact-of-listeria-infections) [###### Preventing Listeria Infection ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/listeria-prevention) [###### Listeria References ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria/listeria-references) ### More information about Listeria [August 23, 2023 ###### Listeria outbreak: Three die after drinking contaminated milkshakes Three people have died, and three others are in hospital after drinking milkshakes contaminated with listeria bacteria in the US state of Washington, health officials say. Marler Clark, the Listeria ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/listeria-outbreak-three-die-after-drinking-contaminated-milkshakes) [July 12, 2023 ###### 2011 Listeria outbreaks linked to cantaloupes: A history A total of 148 persons infected with any of the five outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes were reported to the CDC from 28 states. The number of infected persons identified ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/2011-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-cantaloupes-a-history) [March 26, 2023 ###### Listeria linked to yogurt prompts recall Clio Snacks of Piscataway, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling 581 cases of its Strawberry Granola & Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/listeria-linked-to-yogurt-prompts-recall) [November 20, 2022 ###### Enoki Mushrooms recalled again As of November 15, 2022, two people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from two states. Sick people’s samples were collected from October 5, 2022, to October 8, 2022. ... ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/enoki-mushrooms-recalled-again) [1. View all ](/news_events/outbreaks?illness=listeria&year=all) ## Listeria litigation at Marler Clark The Marler Clark Listeria attorneys are the only lawyers in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on plaintiff foodborne illness litigation. Our expert Listeria attorneys have represented victims of notable Listeria outbreaks. Contact us today to learn more about our services. ## Listeria litigation at Marler Clark Marler Clark has documented their litigation for victims in 9 Listeria cases. The Marler Clark Listeria lawyers have unmatched experience representing victims of Listeria. We have represented hundreds of victims of Listeria outbreaks. [2025 ###### Marler Clark files first Federal Listeria Lawsuit in Multi-State Shake Outbreak - Family never told by Public Health of the link to the Outbreak ![](https://holistic-kudu.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/OIP_2025-08-08-222749_jbjg.jpg?w=95&h=72&auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=crop&dm=1754692070&s=fad5abde7e583c289cfe394032f7fbcc) ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/marler-clark-files-first-federal-listeria-lawsuit-in-multi-state-shake-outbreak-family-never-told-by-public-health-of-the-link-to-the-outbreak) [2017 ###### Vulto Creamery Listeria Cheese Litigation - Multistate (2017) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/vulto-creamery-listeria-cheese-litigation-multistate-2017) [2015 ###### Blue Bell Ice Cream Listeria Outbreak and Litigation - Multistate (2015) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/blue-bell-ice-cream-listeria-outbreak-and-litigation-multistate-2015) [2015 ###### Dole Lettuce Listeria Outbreak and Lawsuits - Multistate and Canada (2015) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/dole-lettuce-linked-to-listeria-outbreak-in-us-and-canada) [2012 ###### Marte brand Frescolina ricotta salata cheese Listeria outbreak - Multistate (2012) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/marte-brand-frescolina-ricotta-salata-cheese-listeria-outbreak-multistate-2) [2011 ###### Jensen Farms Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Listeria Outbreak Lawsuits - Nationwide (2011) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/jensen-farms-rocky-ford-cantaloupe-listeria-outbreak-colorado-new-mexico) [2010 ###### Sangar Fresh Cut Produce Listeria Outbreak Lawsuit - Texas (2010) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/sangar-fresh-cut-produce-listeria-outbreak-san-antonio-texas1) [2007 ###### Whittier Farms Pasteurized Milk Listeria Outbreak Lawsuit - Massachusetts (2007) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/whittier-farms-pasteurized-milk-listeria-outbreak-2007) [2002 ###### Abbott Cheese Listeria Litigation - British Columbia (2002) ![]() ](https://marlerclark.com/news_events/abbott-cheeses-listeria-litigation-british-columbia) ## See what our clients are saying Marler Clark's food litigation attorneys have the most extensive experience representing victims of food poisoning outbreaks of any law firm in the United States. Bill Marler and his team demonstrated a clear passion for their work and diligently ran to ground all of the details and nuances surrounding our family's case. The Marler Clark team managed our expectations extremely well, making sure that we were prepared at each step in the process and knew that there would be frustrating times along the way. On top of the impeccable professionalism, we formed friendships with Bill and Julie, and they introduced us to other clients who were going through similar experiences to our own, all of which was therapeutic and reminded us that we were not alone. And last but not least, we achieved success -- there is no substitute for subject matter expertise and years of experience! Thanks again Bill, Julie, and the entire Marler Clark team! ###### Bob & Emily S. All of the people at Marler and Clark were very attentive to our needs and concerns. We would highly recommend their law firm for any legal advice regarding food safety. They are very transparent and will make contact with you in a timely fashion. ###### Amy G. My wife and I can't thank Bill Marler and everyone at Marler Clark enough for how well they looked after us in our time of need. Bill visited us while our son was in the hospital and he, or his staff, were in contact with us every step of the way. Everyone at Marler Clark was caring and compassionate about our situation while working on our behalf. Even after our case was settled, Bill has checked in with us from time to time, wanting to know how our son was doing. ###### Dennis K. ### Other foodborne illnesses [E. coli](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/e-coli) [Salmonella](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/salmonella) [Listeria](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/listeria) [Hepatitis A](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hepatitis-a) [Reactive Arthritis](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/reactive-arthritis) [Guillain-Barre Syndrome](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/guillain-barre-syndrome) [Irritable Bowel Syndrome](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/irritable-bowel-syndrome) [Norovirus](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/norovirus) [Botulism](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/botulism) [Campylobacter](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/campylobacter) [Shigella](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/shigella) [Cyclospora](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/cyclospora) [Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome](https://marlerclark.com/foodborne-illnesses/hemolytic-uremic-syndrome)