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Marler Clark has published 9,582 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
August 05, 2010 • Outbreaks
Taco Bell Salmonella Baildon and Hartford Outbreak
An outbreak of two different strains of Salmonella were linked to Taco Bell Restaurants in 2010 …
August 05, 2010 • Salmonella
August 05, 2010 • Salmonella
August 04, 2010 • Salmonella
Will the CDC name Taco Bell as the “Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain” associated with some Salmonella Hartford and Baildon illnesses?”
Today the CDC announced that it is investigating two multistate outbreaks of Salmonella infections, each involving a different Salmonella serotype: Hartford and Baildon. An analysis indicates that eating at a Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain, Restaurant Chain A, is associated with some illnesses. Among persons eating at Restaurant Chain A …
August 04, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella at The Fort – Was it Eggs or Rattlesnake Meat?
According to the Jefferson County Colorado Health Department, at least 28 people have become sick from Salmonella poisoning while dining at The Fort restaurant in Morrison. Customers became ill after eating at the restaurant between July 10 and July 16. Health department officials think the salmonella is linked to undercooked …
August 03, 2010 • Salmonella
The Fort in Morrison sickens 28 with Salmonella Eggs in Rattlesnake Cakes
The press reports that Colorado health officials are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella believed to be linked to a prominent area restaurant where world leaders have dined. More than two dozen people who ate at The Fort in Morrison last month got sick. Officials believe it was caused by undercooking …
August 03, 2010 • Listeria
Maryland Spinach Grower Recalls Listeria Spinach
A Maryland food company has voluntarily recalled bagged, ready-to-eat spinach after state inspectors found bacteria contamination in samples of the product from the Farm Fresh store in Elizabeth City. No illnesses have been reported, according to a press release issued Wednesday by the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services …
August 02, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
IAFP Symposium on Food Law (2010)
Bill Marler presented at IAFP Symposium on Food Law. …
July 31, 2010 • Hepatitis A
Setlement Reached in Hepatitis A Class Action
According to the Quad-City Times, anyone who received immunizations as a result of possible exposure to hepatitis A at a McDonald’s restaurant in Milan, Ill., can make a claim in a $500,000 settlement that is pending approval in Rock Island County Circuit Court. The settlement, titled Patterson v. JKLM, Inc …
July 30, 2010 • Case News
Caterers dish up more cases of food poisoning
Illinois norovirus outbreak illustrates problem of caterers and foodborne Illnesses …
July 29, 2010 • Listeria
Listeria Recall in Washingtom
Pasco Processing LLC, Pasco, Wash., has recalled 2,087 cases of 20-pound bulk packaged corn and Poblano pepper blend because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was issued as the result of a confirmed positive result for Listeria in a …
July 29, 2010 • Case News
Di Nolfo's Catering Norovirus Outbreak
More than 50 wedding guests were sickened by food from a Mokena, Illinois DiNolfo's Catering and Banquet Facility. …
July 27, 2010 • Press Releases
Food Poisoning Lawsuit Filed Against Wedding Caterer
A food poisoning lawsuit was filed today against Di Nolfo’s Banquet Inn and Catering Service after a wedding guest fell seriously ill from contaminated food. Drew Falkenstein of food safety law firm Marler Clark and Gary A. Newland of Newland, Newland and Newland in Arlington Heights filed the lawsuit on …
July 27, 2010 • Outbreaks
Di Nolfo's Catering and Banquet Outbreak Lawsuit - Illinois (2010)
A July 17, 2010 wedding reception at the DiNolfo Catering and Banquet facility in Mokena Illinois was the source of a foodborne illness outbreak that was ultimately determined to be caused by norovirus. A health department investigation is underway, with at least 50 people reporting symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea …
July 27, 2010 • Outbreaks
Two Racine County residents ill from salmonella outbreak linked to Kenosha restaurant
A Salmonella lawsuit was filed against the Baker Street Restaurant by a resident of Racine County, Wisconsin …
July 27, 2010 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Nevada Environmental Health Association (2010)
Colin Caywood presented at Nevada Environmental Health Association. …
July 27, 2010 • Outbreaks
Rocky Mountain Natural Meats Bison E. coli Outbreak Lawsuit - Colorado, New York (2010)
Rocky Mountain Natural Meats recalled a total of 66,776 pounds of bison meat due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Marler Clark is pursuing a claim on behalf of a victim of an outbreak traced to the bison meat. …
July 26, 2010 • Listeria
CA State Inspection Prompts Hummus Listeria Recall
A South San Francisco food company is recalling its hummus products after a state inspection found bacteria in them that could make people sick. Quong Hop & Co. started the voluntary recall of Raquel’s brand hummus products in recent days after a sampling done by the state Department of Public …
July 26, 2010 • Outbreaks
July 26, 2010 • Listeria
Specialty Farms Recall Listeria Sprouts
Specialty Farms LLC, Bridgeport, Conn., is voluntarily recalling packs of its organic alfalfa sprouts blend and organic sprout salad. The 4-ounce packs, which have a July 26 sell-by date, were sold to Schenectady, N.Y.-based Golub Corp.-owned Price Chopper supermarkets and Coosemans New York Inc. and were distributed to stores and …
July 26, 2010 • Case News
Hepatitis settlement pending in Rock Island County
A $500,000 settlement pending approval in Rock Island County, IL will pay to Milan McDonald's patrons who were exposed to Hepatitis A and had to get an IG Immunization. …
July 24, 2010 • Salmonella
Peanut Corporation of America about to Pay in Salmonella Lawsuit
Bryan Gentry reported yesterday that “[t]he victims of a salmonella outbreak that was traced to Lynchburg-based Peanut Corp. of America nearly 18 months ago could finally see some money next month. On Wednesday a U.S. District Court judge in Roanoke agreed to speed up the process of approving the personal …
July 24, 2010 • Outbreaks
July 23, 2010 • Salmonella
Salmonella Guacamole, Salsa and Tamales Warning
The Linn and Johnson County Public Health Departments are warning the public not to eat guacamole, salsa and uncooked tamales prepared by La Reyna Supermarket & Taqueria of Iowa City before July 19. The products were sold at farmers’ markets in Linn, Johnson and Dubuque counties and may be contaminated …
July 23, 2010 • Salmonella
Headcheese Recalled Due to Salmonella
The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning Canadians to avoid two brands of headcheese as the number of people becoming sick due to salmonella continues to grow. A total of 18 Canadians, 17 in B.C. and one in Ontario, have now become ill due to salmonella. Most are older …
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