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Marler Clark has published 9,582 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
October 30, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A
What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States (Fiore, 2004). It is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A doesn’t develop into chronic hepatitis or …
October 29, 2010 • Listeria
Kosher First LLC. Issues Alert on Listeria in Tuv Taam Salads Nova Lox Salad
KOSHER FIRST LLC. 502 FLUSHING AVE. is recalling TUV TAAM SALADS NOVA LOX SALAD due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The problem was discovered after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel found the product …
October 28, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
North Carolina Public Health Association (2010)
Bruce Clark and Patti Waller spoke at the North Carolina Public Health Association. …
October 27, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
ACI 4th National Forum on Foodborne Illness Litigation (2010)
Bill Marler and Al Maxwell co-chaired the ACI Forum on Foodborne Illness Litigation in Chicago. Click for details and special pricing. …
October 26, 2010 • Salmonella
Good Earth Tea Voluntarily Recalls Limited Amount of Caffeine Free Original Blend Due to Possible Health Risk
Good Earth Tea is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of its Caffeine Free Original blend due to the possible presence of salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella …
October 25, 2010 • Listeria
FDA cautions consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheese
All Estrella cheeses put consumers at risk for Listeria monocytogenes Fast Facts This advisory affects all lots of Estrella Family Creamery cheeses, including cheeses identified as soft, semi-soft, semi-hard and hard. The cheeses have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L. mono) and may cause serious illness. L …
October 25, 2010 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Donates $25,000 to Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation for Science Scholarship
A new scholarship is being offered to students at Rock Island High School who are interested in pursuing a college degree in a science field. Seattle-based food safety law firm Marler Clark made a $25,000 contribution to the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation in October to foster student interest in a …
October 24, 2010 • Salmonella
272 Salmonella montevideo illnesses linked to red and black pepper coated salami
During a 10-month period, the Salmonella montevideo outbreak in the U.S. sickened at least 272 individuals, 26% of whom required hospitalization. However, no one died from S. Montevideo infection, according to data from the CDC’s salami sleuths reported at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. “This …
October 24, 2010 • Listeria
About Listeria Monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) is a foodborne disease-causing bacteria; the disease is called listeriosis. Listeria can invade the body through a normal and intact gastrointestinal tract. Once in the body, Listeria can travel through the blood stream but the bacteria are often found inside cells. Listeria also produces toxins that damage …
October 23, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
University of Southern California School of Law (2010)
Denis Stearns guest lectured at the University of Southern California School of Law. …
October 23, 2010 • Salmonella
Report – Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis at Casa Lopez, Athens County, Ohio – May, 2010
The Athen’s County Department of Health has found that of the 56 case patients entered into the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS), 47 reside in Athens County, including some with temporary Athens County Residence *83.93%, N=47) , 1 resides in Fairfield County, 1 in Franklin County, 3 in Meigs County, 1 in Morgan County, 1 […] …
October 22, 2010 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Sues Iowa Egg Producer on Behalf of Texas Salmonella Victim
Wright County Egg, is facing another lawsuit from a Salmonella outbreak victim. The latest lawsuit was filed by the Seattle-based food safety law firm Marler Clark in Federal District Court in Iowa today on behalf of Brookshire, Texas resident Jim Bussey. …
October 22, 2010 • Outbreaks
October 22, 2010 • Outbreaks
Law firm in PCA case donates $25,000 for scholarships at Heritage
One of the legal firms that filed suit on behalf of victims in the Peanut Corp. of America salmonella case has donated $25,000 for scholarships to Heritage High School. …
October 21, 2010 • Salmonella
Del Monte Recall Salmonella-tainted Cantaloupes
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc (“Del Monte Fresh”) announced today the voluntary recall of certain cantaloupes grown in and shipped from Arizona. The affected product was distributed to limited customers in and around Detroit, Michigan and is being recalled because these cantaloupes have the potential to be contaminated with …
October 20, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Texas Environmental Health Association (2010)
Drew Falkenstein spoke at the Texas Environmental Health Association. …
October 20, 2010 • Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes laden Sangar Fresh Cut Produce ordered to stop sales by Texas Department of Health
The Texas Department of State Health Services today ordered Sangar Fresh Cut Produce in San Antonio to stop processing food and recall all products shipped from the plant since January. The order was issued after laboratory tests of chopped celery from the plant indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a …
October 20, 2010 • Salmonella
The Murphy House Recall Salmonella Pork Barbeque
The Murphy House, a Louisburg, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,920 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pork barbeque products that may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following products are subject to recall: 1 lb. and 5 lb. plastic …
October 19, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Food Microbiology Symposium (2010)
Bill Marler addressed the Food Microbiology Symposium at the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. …
October 19, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Wyoming and Montana Environmental Health Associations (2010)
Bruce Clark and Patti Waller spoke to the Wyoming and Montana Environmental Health Associations. …
October 17, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella Lawyer and Salmonella Attorney – 18 years of Experience
Salmonella is one of the most common enteric (intestinal) infections in the United States. Salmonellosis (the disease caused by Salmonella) is the second most common foodborne illness after Campylobacter infection. It is estimated that 1.4 million cases of salmonellosis occur each year in the U.S.; 95% of those cases are …
October 17, 2010 • Outbreaks
October 14, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella Strikes at least eight at Clearview High
According to the Morning Journal, eight cases of salmonella have been confirmed among students at Clearview High School, according to Lorain County Health Department officials. The sicknesses are believed to be connected with a dinner served to the football team two weeks ago. The sick students have since returned to …
October 14, 2010 • Listeria
Tyson Plant Shuttered Due to Listeria
A Tyson meat processing plant on Perry Street has been shut down by federal regulators after inspectors found violations during follow-up testing stemming from an August recall of deli meat produced at the Buffalo facility. According to Buffalo News, the plant suspended operations Tuesday after an inspection by the U …
October 13, 2010 • Outbreaks
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