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Marler Clark has published 9,581 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
July 20, 2023 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak hits Seattle
Summary Public Health is investigating an outbreak of six people infected with Salmonella Berta, a specific type of Salmonella. All six cases are linked through genetic fingerprinting (whole genome sequencing) which indicates they likely have a common source of infection. These cases were reported from April 14, 2023, to June …
July 20, 2023 • Hepatitis A
Strawberry linked Hepatitis in 4 States
Ten people in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii have contracted Hepatitis A linked to the consumption of frozen strawberries. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicate that frozen organic strawberries, imported fresh from certain farms located in Baja California, Mexico in 2022, are the source of this outbreak. The hepatitis A virus …
July 17, 2023 • Case News
What are the long-term health effects of Salmonella infection?
Another dangerous complication is bacteremia, which affects approximately five percent of infected individuals. If the Salmonella bacteria enters a person’s bloodstream (bacteremia), it can infect tissues throughout the body. The bacteria can cause a focal infection, where it becomes localized in a tissue and causes an abscess, arthritis, endocarditis, or …
July 12, 2023 • Outbreaks
2011 Listeria outbreaks linked to cantaloupes: A history
A total of 148 persons infected with any of the five outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes were reported to the CDC from 28 states. The number of infected persons identified in each state was as follows: Alabama (1), Arkansas (1), California (4), Colorado (40), Idaho (2), Illinois (4), Indiana (3) …
July 12, 2023 • Case News
Why E. coli outbreaks happen in more than just beef
Although foods of bovine origin are the most common cause of both outbreaks and sporadic cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections, outbreaks of illnesses have been linked to a wide variety of food items. For example, produce has been the source of substantial numbers of outbreak-related E. coli O157:H7 infections …
July 12, 2023 • Case News
The health effects of cyclosporaexposure
Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, and loss of appetite, nausea, low-grade fever, and fatigue. In some cases, vomiting, explosive diarrhea, muscle aches, and substantial weight loss can occur. Some people who are infected with Cyclospora do not have any …
July 10, 2023 • Firm News
Marler Clark profiled in the Netflix documentary, "Poisoned"
In "Poisoned," award-winning investigative journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeff Benedict delivers a jarringly candid narrative of the fast-moving disaster, drawing on access to confidential documents and exclusive interviews with the real-life characters at the center of the drama: The families whose children were infected, the Jack …
June 29, 2023 • Press Releases
Marler Clark files the second case in national Cyclospora outbreak; Food poisoning sickens 210 in 22 states
The Cyclospora attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the second lawsuit in a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 210 individuals in 22 states. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Patricia Pitts against Taco del GNAR, in the District Court of Ouray County, Colorado. Mr. Wilson is represented by …
June 28, 2023 • Firm News
"Poisoned" Netflix documentary on food safety to be screened at the Garde
The Garde and Netflix will present “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food” in an exclusive theatrical movie premiere on June 28, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a post-film discussion and book signing. The film will go directly to the source, following the distribution trail from start to finish …
June 23, 2023 • Press Releases
Marler Clark files the first case in national Cyclospora outbreak
OURAY, Colo. — The Cyclospora attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the first lawsuit in a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 210 individuals in 22 states. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Walter Wilson against Tacos del GNAR, in the District Court of Ouray County, Colorado. Mr. Wilson …
June 17, 2023 • Cyclospora
2023 Cyclospora Outbreak sickens nearly 100
This is an update on the number of cyclosporiasis illnesses acquired in the United States with onset on or after April 1, 2023. Cases continue to be reported. Arizona Colorado Nebraska Texas Minnesota Alabama Tennessee Georgia South Carolina Virginia Maryland New Jersey Ney York Connecticut No specific food items have …
June 17, 2023 • Salmonella
Illinois Salmonella Outbreak linked to Hamburger still a mystery
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef. A source of the ground beef has not yet been identified, but …
June 17, 2023 • Listeria
Leafy Green Listeria Outbreak Update
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 data showed that leafy greens were a likely source of the outbreak. However, there was not enough other data to identify a specific type …
June 17, 2023 • Hepatitis A
West Coast Strawberry Hepatitis A Outbreak sickens 9
As of June 12, 2023, a total of 9 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 3 states – Washington, Oregon and California. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 24, 2022, to April 12, 2023. Ill people range in age from 38 to 64 years, with a median age of 56 years. […] …
June 08, 2023 • Firm News
Netflix documentary, "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food" featuring island resident and food safety attorney, Bill Marler, to premiere at the Historic Lynwood Theatre
"Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food" is a documentary based on the book by journalist Jeff Benedict. The Netflix feature is about the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Jack in the Box restaurants 30 years ago. …
June 07, 2023 • Firm News
Premiere of “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food” set for Bainbridge Island on July 2
Seattle FOX 13 reported last night: BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. – Thirty years after a deadly E. coli strain linked to meat sold at local Jack in the Box restaurants broke out in Washington, a new Netflix feature about the outbreak will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, June 9. …
May 29, 2023 • Case News
An in-depth look at the norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships
In 2006, there was a large increase in the number of norovirus cases on cruise ships. Norovirus cases increased throughout Europe and the Pacific at the same time. Close living quarters on cruise ships lead to closer contact between people, and there is still a lack of public understanding regarding …
May 29, 2023 • Case News
What to know about the hepatitis A vaccine
Presently, approximately five percent of all hepatitis A outbreaks are linked to infected food-handlers. …
May 29, 2023 • Case News
Tips for preventing Campylobacter exposure
Campylobacter (camp-UH-low-back-ter) is a genus of bacteria that is among the most common causes of bacterial infections in humans worldwide. …
May 29, 2023 • Listeria
Why Listeria stays in your system for so long
The amount of time from infection to the onset of symptoms — typically referred to as the incubation period — can vary significantly. Symptoms of Listeria infection can develop at any time from two to 70 days after eating contaminated food. …
May 26, 2023 • Firm News
Food Fighter
As a young attorney, Bill Marler took on fast food giant Jack in the Box after tainted burgers sickened scores of diners and resulted in the deaths of four children. After winning compensation for numerous victims, Marler joined forces with former rivals to form Marler Clark, touted as America's only …
May 20, 2023 • Case News
Lessons to learn from the salmonella outbreak of 2008
On February 21, 2013, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that former PCA officials had been indicted after a years-long criminal investigation into their involvement in releasing Salmonella-contaminated peanuts and peanut products into the chain of commerce. …
May 20, 2023 • Case News
What to expect during E. coli O157:H7 litigation
E. coli litigation is all about causation: Did a particular food product cause the illness? And damages: What are your past, present and future costs? …
May 20, 2023 • Outbreaks
A quick look at the 2018 Hepatitis A outbreak
Litigation proceeded in a Virginia state court against Tropical Smoothie and the strawberry supply chain. 134 people with Hepatitis A were reported from nine states, including: Arkansas (1), California (1), Maryland (12), New York (3), North Carolina (1), Oregon (1), Virginia (107), West Virginia (7), and Wisconsin (1). 52 ill people were hospitalized but no deaths occurred. …
May 19, 2023 • Firm News
Marler Clark donates an additional $50,000 to the Dave Theno Fellowship
Marler Clark, the nation's food safety law firm, has donated $50,000 to the Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship, a partnership between Stop Foodborne Illness and Michigan State University's Online Food Safety Program. The fellowship was created in 2017 to enable young food scientists to work closely with Stop Foodborne Illness …
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