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April 30, 2024 • E. coli
Gibson Farms recalls Walnuts after linked to E. coli Outbreak
On 04/26/2024, Gibson Farms recalled Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts because Gibson Farms received information that they may have the potential to be contaminated with E. Coli 0157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a …
April 20, 2024 • Botulism
CDC warns of reactions to counterfeit Botulism
CDC, several state and local health departments, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of harmful reactions among people who received injections of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin (commonly called “Botox”). As of April 18, 2024, a total of 22 people from 11 states have reported …
April 20, 2024 • Hepatitis A
New York restaurant link to Hepatitis A scare
People who ate at the Main Deck restaurant (301 Lake Street, Penn Yan, NY) between March 27 and April 12 were potentially exposed to the hepatitis A virus. Most people do not get sick when an employee at a restaurant has hepatitis A, but there is still a risk. People …
April 20, 2024 • Salmonella
Salmonella outbreak tied to Trader Joe’s Basil
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections. Epidemiologic and traceback data show that Infinite Herbs brand organic basil may be contaminated with Salmonella and be …
April 18, 2024 • Salmonella
Minnesota has 4 Salmonella cases linked to Trader Joe’s Basil
Salmonella cases linked to Infinite Herbs organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s State health officials advise Minnesotans not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) officials are warning Minnesota consumers not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil in …
March 28, 2024 • Hepatitis A
Cracker Barrel linked to Hepatitis A scare
Erie County Health Department has identified a case of Hepatitis A in a restaurant worker, it announced Friday. The employee works at Cracker Barrel, which is located at 7810 Interstate Dr. in Summit Township. The health department said the risk of infection is low, but customers who ate or drank …
March 28, 2024 • Listeria
Yet another Listeria recall tied to Raw Milk
New York officials are warning consumers about contaminated raw milk from Big Brook Farm in Lee Center. In a warning issued by the State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner the public is advised to stop consuming unpasteurized raw milk from the dairy. The caution is a result of potential Listeria monocytogenes …
March 28, 2024 • Salmonella
Tahini linked to Salmonella Recall
Roland Foods, LLC (“Roland Foods”) of New York, New York is recalling a specific production code of Roland® Tahini (100% Ground Sesame Seeds) 16 oz. because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or …
March 28, 2024 • E. coli
West Seattle PCC linked to E. coli Outbreak
Summary Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 (also known as STEC). Three of the five people who got sick had testing that matched by genetic fingerprinting. This means they most likely got sick from the same source. Based on information collected, we found one …
March 28, 2024 • Botulism
Texas infants contract Botulism
According to Texas news reports, two newborns living with their families in the same West Texas neighborhood were earlier this year diagnosed with botulism, a rare — and in some cases, fatal — illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves. The families, who live within blocks of …
March 04, 2024 • Listeria
Raw Milk recalled due to Listeria
Sigmon Dairy of Rochester, WA, is recalling retail raw whole milk with Best By dates March 4 through March 12 because it may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. The recall was initiated after routine sampling conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture revealed the presence of Listeria in retail …
February 27, 2024 • Firm News
Bill Marler featured on "Eat Your Content Podcast"
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 six 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 16, 2024 • E. coli
Raw Milk LLC linked to Cheese E. coli Outbreak
As of February 16, 2024, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states – California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 18, 2023, to January 29, 2024. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized and 1 […] …
February 12, 2024 • Listeria
Cause of Peach, Plumb and Nectarine Listeria Outbreak still elusive
The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. Epidemiologic and laboratory data showed that HMC Farms peaches, nectarines, and plums might be contaminated with Listeria and made people sick. A total of …
February 08, 2024 • Listeria
What you need to know about Listeria during an Outbreak
What is Listeria? Listeria is a bacterium that causes a serious infection called listeriosis. Around 300 deaths in the United States are caused by Listeria infection each year, according to estimates from a 2011 CDC report. Listeria bacteria are most found in raw foods. Vegetables can be contaminated by soil …
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 2023 …
February 04, 2024 • Case News
The Litigated Dish: Can foodborne illness cause death?
According to the CDC, roughly one in six 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 …
February 03, 2024 • Listeria
Sprouts recalled due to Listeria
Nam & Son of MD, Jessup, MD is recalling one-pound bags of soybean sprouts, with the sell-by date of December 21, 2023, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail, or …
February 03, 2024 • Salmonella
IHOP Salmonella Outbreak
Seattle & King County Public Health announced that three individuals fell ill due to a Salmonella outbreak linked to the IHOP restaurant located at 14747 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA. The illnesses occurred between October 23 and December 23, 2023, and two people required hospitalization. No deaths were reported. This …
January 28, 2024 • Case News
The Litigated Dish: What are the symptoms of food poisoning?
Much like my answer to last week's question, the question of food poisoning symptoms elicits a lawyer’s favorite response: “It depends.” Which foodborne illness are we talking about? Various bacteria, viruses, and parasites can cause 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. …
January 28, 2024 • Firm News
The effects of hepatitis A on the human liver
After a few days of typical symptoms, jaundice (also termed “icterus”) sets in. Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes that occurs because bile flows poorly through the liver and backs up into the blood. The urine will also turn dark with bile and the stool …
January 28, 2024 • Firm News
Common causes of E. coli outbreaks in restaurants
E. coli O157:H7 bacteria and other pathogenic E. coli mostly live in the intestines of cattle, but E. coli bacteria have also been found in the intestines of chickens, deer, sheep, and pigs. A 2003 study on the prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 in livestock at 29 county and three …
January 28, 2024 • Case News
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. …
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