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February 17, 2011 • Salmonella
Salmonella, a risk at dairies
Salmonella bacteria can be found on virtually all dairies, regardless of region. Whether it starts as an undetected presence or causes a major disease outbreak depends greatly upon the exposure level of Salmonella organisms to animals. Salmonella infections can cause dairy cattle of all ages to become severely ill. In …
February 16, 2011 • Salmonella
CDC Salmonella Sprout Update on Tiny Greens
From the CDC: November 1, 2010, through February 9, 2011, 140 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella serotype I 4,[5],12:i:-, whose illnesses began since November 1, were reported from 26 states and the District of Columbia. Results of the investigation indicated a link to eating Tiny Greens Alfalfa Sprouts or Spicy Sprouts at […] …
February 12, 2011 • Listeria
St. James Smokehouse Recalls Listeria Salmon
St James Smokehouse has announced a recall of Scotch Reserve Whiskey & Honey Smoked Salmon 4oz retail packs due to possible Listeria monocytogenes. These packs were sold at The Fresh Market stores in 20 states, including Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in …
February 12, 2011
Government Accountability Project Conference
Bill Marler has been invited to speak at the American University Washington College of Law for the GAP Conference, Friday, February 11th. His subject matter is: "New Food Safety Act and it's impacts on Food Safety and Litigation." …
February 08, 2011 • Press Releases
Salmonella Victims to Call for Criminal Charges Against Former Peanut Corp. CEO
On February 11th, at the American University Washington College of Law, Salmonella victims and their families will be sharing their stories and calling for criminal charges to be brought against former Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) CEO Stewart Parnell. …
February 06, 2011 • Outbreaks
February 06, 2011 • Hepatitis A
How is Hepatitis A transmitted? And, what can be the results?
Hepatitis A is a communicable (or contagious) disease that spreads from person to person. It is transmitted by the “fecal – oral route,” generally from person-to-person, or via contaminated food or water. Food-related outbreaks are usually associated with contamination of food during preparation by an HAV-infected food handler (CDC, 2009c) …
February 05, 2011 • Salmonella
FDA – 35 Egg Inspections down, nearly 600 to go
A series of Food and Drug Administration inspections at the nation’s largest egg farms has found at least one operation contaminated with salmonella. The FDA is inspecting the country’s 600 largest egg farms in the wake of a salmonella outbreak in eggs last summer that sickened at least 1,900 people …
February 05, 2011 • Outbreaks
February 05, 2011 • Outbreaks
February 05, 2011 • Listeria
Listeria causes brain infection, blood poisoning, abortion and sometimes even death
A fascinating article in the Cornell Daily Sun about Listeria and Prof. Martin Wiedmann of food science. Dr. Wiedmann has shown that Listeria originate in soil and are transmitted to animals through plant materials. Inside the bodies of mammals, Listeria thrive because there is almost no competition for food. They …
February 03, 2011 • Events & Speaking Engagements
University of Washington School of Law (2011)
Bill Marler spoke at the University of Washington Thursday, February 3rd, under the subject "Lawyers and Leadership" with particular attention to the personal elements of leadership, including: purpose, integrity, command of self and subject matter. …
February 01, 2011 • Press Releases
Whitehall, Michigan Man Files Salmonella Lawsuit Against Taco Bell
A food poisoning lawsuit was filed in Muskegon County Circuit Court on behalf of Salmonella victim Gary Erdman today against Yum Brands, Inc., parent company of Taco Bell and Chicago Diversified Foods Corporation, the franchisor of a Whitehall Taco Bell restaurant. …
January 30, 2011 • Salmonella
FDA Inspection of Sprouter’s Northwest finds reasons for Salmonella Outbreak
Seven people in Oregon and Washington became ill with Salmonella in January after eating the Sprouter’s Northwest clover sprouts. The company subsequently recalled all its sprouts. A few days ago the FDA released 483 Inspection Report of the Sprouter’s Northwest facility. Failure to take necessary precautions to protect against contamination …
January 30, 2011 • Outbreaks
January 30, 2011 • Salmonella
Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treats Recalled Because of Salmonella
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All Lots up to and including 10364) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Merrick Pet Care has made the decision to recall all Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats in the […] …
January 28, 2011 • Salmonella
Cilantro recalled due to Salmonella risk
California state health officials on Friday warned consumers that certain fresh cilantro sold in grocery stores may be contaminated with salmonella. The California Department of Public Health said the recalled cilantro was distributed by Tanimura & Antle of Salinas. It was sold in bunches containing a white twist-tie printed with …
January 28, 2011 • Outbreaks
January 27, 2011 • Events & Speaking Engagements
The Food and Drug Law Institute's Food Week (2011)
Part of The Food and Drug Law Institute's Food Week held in Washington D.C, this conference will provide an overview of the major provisions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010. It will answer key questions, such as "What provisions of the law require …
January 26, 2011 • Listeria
State Garden Recalls Salad Products Due to Listeria Risk
State Garden, Chelsea, MA – is conducting a voluntary recall of all Salad products produced in our plant on January 4, 2011 which correspond to trace back codes 45693 and 45703 due to a risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young […] …
January 25, 2011 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Pew Charitable Trusts and Center for Science in the Public Interest Conference (2011)
The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) partnered on a one day conference, January 25, 2011 in Washington, D.C. to discuss the growing problems of antibiotic resistant pathogens and emerging strains of shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STECs) in our food supply. The conference …
January 25, 2011 • Listeria
Ian’s Recalls Mac and No Cheese and Pizza due to Listeria Risk
Ian’s is voluntarily recalling specific lot numbers of two products due to a risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer …
January 25, 2011 • Case News
Casa Lopez Salmonella Outbreak Outbreak Lawsuits
Marler Clark has resolved the claims of 8 people who became ill with Salmonella after eating at the Athens, Ohio, Casa Lopez restaurant in may of 2010. The law firm pursued Salmonella litigation on behalf of the widower of a woman who died into October of 2012, when the case was resolved. …
January 22, 2011 • Outbreaks
January 22, 2011 • Listeria
Listeria Linked to Salad in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that a sample of Northeast Spring Mix salad mix sold at McQuade’s Market in Jamestown has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism that can cause serious or fatal infections in young children, elderly or anyone with a weak …
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