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October 11, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella
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 11, 2010 • Outbreaks
October 11, 2010 • Outbreaks
October 11, 2010 • Salmonella
18 Years of Salmonella Outbreak Litigation
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 09, 2010 • Listeria
Haifa Smoked Fish Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes
D & M Smoked Fish, Inc., which does business as Haifa Smoked Fish, announced this week that the company was recalling specific lots of its Haifa Smoked Fish brand products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products, which were sold in vacuum-packed plastic packaging, were sold …
October 08, 2010 • Outbreaks
October 08, 2010 • Case News
Hinerwadel's Grove Raw Clam Campylobacter Outbreak
Dozens became ill in a Campylobacter outbreak in Syracuse, NY that was traced to raw clams served at Hinerwadels in mid-September, 2010. …
October 08, 2010 • Salmonella
Montalvan’s Sales Recalls “La Nuestra” brand frozen Mamey Ice Cream due to Salmonella Typhi
As a precautionary measure, Montalvan’s Sales, Inc. of Ontario, CA has voluntarily recalled “La Nuestra” brand frozen Mamey Ice Cream due to a potential health risk from Salmonella Typhi. Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Salmonella Typhi lives only in humans. Infection results from …
October 08, 2010 • Outbreaks
October 07, 2010 • Salmonella
Living Foods Recalls Salmonella Sprouts
Living Foods, Inc. is recalling bulk and retail-size packages of alfalfa sprouts because they might be contaminated with salmonella. Living Foods, Inc. of Ionia said Thursday that one package of the sprouts tested positive for salmonella. It said it was working with federal and state authorities to determine the source …
October 06, 2010 • Salmonella
Mustang Oklahoma Elementary Salmonella Scare Hits 14
A salmonella scare at a Mustang elementary school is growing more concern this week. The Oklahoma State Health Department reports the number of students suffering form salmonella poisoning has grown from 10 to 14 cases. The first case was reported on Sept. 2. Health officials are still trying to determine …
October 06, 2010 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Offers A Way for Egg Companies to Express Their Sorrow
At the Congressional Hearing into the Salmonella Egg outbreak, the owners of Wright County Egg expressed their sorrow for the thousands of Salmonella illnesses tied to their products. They met with victims and said they had been praying for the recovery of those sickened. Food safety attorney Bill Marler offers …
October 04, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella Java hits dozens in Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska
The number of children with Salmonella Java illnesses in Mustang Public Schools has grown. As of last Thursday afternoon officials from the Oklahoma State Health Department told parents there were only 10 students exposed to the bacteria at four different elementary schools, but on Monday that number rose to 14 …
October 02, 2010 • Outbreaks
Salmonella java outbreak - Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska
Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska public health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak among residents of their states. …
October 02, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak Spreads in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa
According to the Oklahoman this morning, the Oklahoma salmonella outbreak has risen to 15 identified cases in three counties. The state Health Department’s investigation also determined the outbreak may extend into two other states. The department is monitoring the outbreak of a similar strain of salmonella identified in Iowa and …
October 01, 2010 • Salmonella
Mustang Oklahoma Salmonella Outbreak Linked to School Children
It was reported today that Mustang Public School officials and the Oklahoma State Department of Health are investigating a Salmonella outbreak among elementary children in Canadian County. Officials said 10 cases have been confirmed in Mustang among elementary-aged children. Health investigators are interviewing parents and children in order to track …
October 01, 2010 • Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes causes Soybean Sprout Recall
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Essex Farm Inc. (dba Best Farm), located at 120 Essex St. #32 & 33, in New York, New York, is recalling all packages of "Soybean Sprouts" due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled "Soybean Sprouts" were purchased …
September 30, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Rock Island High School Receives $25,000 Donation for Scholarships from Food Safety Law Firm
The Rock Island High School in Illinois is the recipient of a $25,000 donation from food safety law firm Marler Clark. The Seattle-based law firm works nationwide on behalf of victims of foodborne illness, and assisted many residents in the 2009 outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) traced to a …
September 30, 2010 • Salmonella
Banner Mountain alfalfa sprouts could contain Salmonella
The California Department of Public Health today warned consumers not to eat Banner Mountain Alfalfa Sprouts because they might be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers should discard the sprouts or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been associated with the Banner Mountain product at this time, according …
September 30, 2010 • Outbreaks
September 27, 2010 • Outbreaks
Fried, Scrambled, Infected
William Neuman of the New York Times talks to Bill Marler about the possibility of criminal prosecution in the Wright County Egg outbreak. …
September 27, 2010 • Outbreaks
Freedom sisters still suffer months after eating contaminated eggs
Marler Clark Client Sarah Lewis Urges Congress to Act to Prevent Salmonella Outbreaks …
September 27, 2010 • Press Releases
Punitive Damages Added to Salmonella Egg Lawsuits
Food safety law firm Marler Clark today added punitive damages to their lawsuits against Quality Egg/Wright County Egg, which produced the majority of the Salmonella-tainted eggs responsible for a nationwide outbreak. The lawsuits were amended after actions by the company’s owners, the DeCoster family, were brought to light during the …
September 27, 2010 • Salmonella
Punitive Damages Added to Salmonella Egg Lawsuits by Marler Clark
Food Safety Law Firm Asserts Wright County Egg Disregarded Public Health Food safety law firm Marler Clark today added punitive damages to their lawsuits against Quality Egg/Wright County Egg, which produced the majority of the Salmonella-tainted eggs responsible for a nationwide outbreak. The lawsuits were amended after actions by the …
September 23, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Illinois Food Safety Symposium (2010)
Drew Falkenstein presented at the Illinois Food Safety Symposium in Peoria, IL. …
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