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September 17, 2009 • Events & Speaking Engagements
American Insurance Association (2009)
Bill Marler traveled to Washington, DC to address the Liability Claims Subcommittee Meeting of the AIA. …
September 16, 2009 • Events & Speaking Engagements
FDA Retail Food Seminar (2009)
Patti Waller presented to the FDA Retail Food Seminar in Atlanta, GA. …
September 15, 2009 • Outbreaks
Bill Marler Urges UK Adoption of US Petting Zoo Guidelines to Prevent E. coli Outbreaks
News that a large and growing outbreak of highly toxic E. coli O157:H7 linked to the Gladstone Farm and Playbarn in Surrey, England has led E. coli expert Bill Marler to urge animal exhibitors on both sides of the Atlantic to implement existing safety guidelines. …
September 12, 2009 • Outbreaks
September 11, 2009 • Events & Speaking Engagements
University of Arkansas School of Agricultural Law (2009)
Bill Marler guest lectured at the University of Arkansas School of Agricultural Law in Fayetteville, AK. …
September 10, 2009 • Outbreaks
September 09, 2009 • Outbreaks
Legal Issues for Food Safety: What every food professional should know
In William Marler's article, which appeared in the Food Law & Guidance section of Food Safety & Quality Magazine, he states: "Preventing an outbreak is not only better for consumers but helps protect a company’s image and bottom line. In addition to the cost of defending against civil lawsuits, there …
September 09, 2009 • Outbreaks
September 09, 2009 • Outbreaks
September 06, 2009 • Outbreaks
September 03, 2009 • Outbreaks
September 03, 2009 • Outbreaks
Wisconsin Woman Severely Sickened by E. coli in Spinach Forced to Sue
The 2006 outbreak of E. coli tied to spinach sickened more than 205 people nationwide, many gravely. More than 31 developed Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) and five lost their lives. One of the most critically ill was Jane Majeska of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, an 85-year old woman whose fight …
September 02, 2009 • Outbreaks
September 01, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 26, 2009 • Events & Speaking Engagements
United States Department of Agriculture (2009)
Denis Stearns traveled to Washington DC to address USDA District Managers on the topic of Adulteration Standards. The session he took part in was titled "FSIS' Actions in the Judicial Branch". …
August 26, 2009 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Safety of Northwest Produce Conference (2009)
Colin Caywood was in Wenatchee, WA to present to tree fruit producers of Washington. …
August 24, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 24, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 24, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 21, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 21, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 19, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 19, 2009 • Outbreaks
August 19, 2009 • Outbreaks
E. coli Lawsuit Filed Against JBS Swift Beef Company
A Wisconsin family sickened in the JBS Swift Beef Company outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 filed suit against the company today. The lawsuit was brought by the Seattle-based foodborne illness law firm Marler Clark in the Federal Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin. This is the third lawsuit filed by Marler …
August 18, 2009 • Case News
Milan McDonalds customer sick with Hepatitis A wants apology and medical bills paid
The Rock Island County Health Department Tuesday announced its 18th case of Hepatitis A has been reported. It says the the individual who became infected with Hep A is a …
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