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Marler Clark has published 9,582 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
November 24, 2013 • Salmonella
31 with Salmonella Linked to 4 Restaurants and 1 Grocery Store in Michigan
Krystle Wagner of the Grand Haven Tribune reports that one restaurant has been named (by itself) while another three restaurants and a grocery store are being protected by the Muskegon County Health Department “at the businesses’ request.” Earlier this week, 20 Muskegon County and three Ottawa County residents were confirmed …
November 23, 2013 • Hepatitis A
Contoocook, New Hampshire Hepatitis A Outbreak Mystery
Carrie Williams is healthy again, after suffering from hepatitis A and spending nine days in the hospital. “I have never felt so ill in my life,” said Williams. “I’ve had double mastectomy surgery, I had my ovaries taken out. And I was more afraid of what was happening to my …
November 23, 2013 • Outbreaks
November 21, 2013 • Outbreaks
November 19, 2013 • Salmonella
Foster Farms Salmonella Outbreak
A total of 389 individuals infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 23 states and Puerto Rico. Most of the ill persons (74%) have been reported from California. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: Alaska (1), Arkansas (1), Arizona (16), California (288), Colorado (7), […] …
November 19, 2013 • Press Releases
Hawai’i Woman Sues Supplement Manufacturer and Retailer Over Liver Injury
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii against USPlabs LLC and GNC Holdings, Inc., the manufacturer and retailer who sold OxyElite Pro, a synthetic dietary supplement that public health officials have determined is the source of an outbreak of acute liver failure and …
November 17, 2013 • Salmonella
Salmonella enteritidis in Michigan
Michelle D. Anderson of Mlivereports that officials at Public Health – Muskegon County have identified 18 confirmed cases of Salmonella enteritidis in the region. Muskegon County spokesperson Dori Peters said the outbreak has affected 16 residents in Muskegon County and two in Ottawa County. Agency director Ken Kraus said on …
November 15, 2013 • Outbreaks
November 15, 2013 • Listeria
Apple Slices Recalled Due to Listeria Risk
Crunch Pak® of Cashmere, Washington is voluntarily recalling 5,471 cases of Crunch Pak® Apple Slices due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall to date. No other Crunch Pak® products are affected by this recall. FDA is aware that …
November 15, 2013 • Salmonella
Janelle Wiersma Speaks out on Salmonella Outbreak that has Sickened 16
According to press reports, Janelle Wiersma hardly remembers her 40-mile trek to Grand Rapids after her boyfriend wrapped her in a blanket and rushed to Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital earlier this month. Wiersma, who received treatment for a salmonella infection, is one of more than a dozen Muskegon County residents …
November 15, 2013 • Salmonella
Eggs Likely Salmonella Link to 220 Ill and 1 Dead in Australia
UPDATE – The infection has been tracked to Piccalilli Catering, which has blamed a bad batch of eggs used in products provided to Melbourne Cup functions. A Brisbane catering company is thought to be responsible for a widespread outbreak of Salmonella poisoning that has been linked to the death of …
November 15, 2013 • Case News
Glass Onion Catering & Gourmet Foods E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits
The Marler Clark attorneys have filed 5 individual lawsuits against the parent company of Glass Onion Catering, Artherstone Foods. The lawsuits were filed on behalf of California and Washington residents who fell ill with E. coli infections in October and November of 2013 after eating salads purchased from Trader Joe's …
November 14, 2013 • Press Releases
First E. coli Case Against Glass Onion Filed By Marler Clark, Sonoma County Woman
In an E. coli lawsuit filed Thursday, the Marler Clark attorneys allege a Sonoma County woman fell ill with an E. coli infection after eating a salad manufactured by Glass Onion Catering. The company's salads and wraps were linked to a 26-person E. coli outbreak among residents of California, Washington …
November 14, 2013 • Outbreaks
Glass Onion Catering & Gourmet Foods E. coli Outbreak - California, Washington & Arizona (2013)
Marler Clark represents victims of a 2013 E. coli outbreak linked to salads and wraps produced by Artherstone Foods, a company doing business as Glass Onion Catering & Gourmet Foods. The E. coli outbreak resulted in at least 33 E. coli cases. Two people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a potentially …
November 14, 2013 • Outbreaks
Glass Onion Catering Salad & Wrap E. coli Outbreak
Salads and wraps sold by Trader Joe's, Walgreens and Whole Foods are the source of an E. coli outbreak …
November 14, 2013 • Case News
New Hawaii Sea Restaurant Hepatitis A Outbreak
Hepatitis A outbreak linked to New Hawaii Sea Restaurant …
November 12, 2013 • Outbreaks
November 10, 2013 • Case News
Trader Joe's E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits
In October and November 2013, local, state and federal public health officials investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157 experienced by patients residing in four states, Arizona, California, Texas, and Washington. Epidemiologic and traceback investigations identified two ready-to-eat salads, Field Fresh Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken and Mexicali Salad with …
November 10, 2013 • Outbreaks
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November 08, 2013 • Outbreaks
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November 07, 2013 • Salmonella
Salmonella Risk in Raw Pet Food
Compared to other types of pet food, raw pet food is more likely to be contaminated with disease-causing bacteria, such as Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.1 Salmonella bacteria cause the disease salmonellosis, and L. monocytogenes bacteria cause the disease listeriosis. People and animals can get both diseases by eating food contaminated …
November 07, 2013 • Outbreaks
November 05, 2013 • Outbreaks
Jimmy John's E. coli Outbreak (2013)
A Denver-area E. coli outbreak was linked to Jimmy John's …
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