News Archive
Marler Clark has published 9,581 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
March 20, 2025 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - April 2023
Bill Marler, a foodborne illness attorney, taught masters and doctoral students in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He emphasized the role of the legal system as a control measure for foodborne illness outbreaks. …
March 20, 2025 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Ontario Food Protection Association - April 2023
The Ontario Protection Association held a conference in Scarborough, Ontario, with representatives from industry and government involved in food safety. Foodborne illness attorney Bill Marler was the keynote speaker, presenting on how these professionals can play an important role in helping to prevent foodborne illness events. …
March 20, 2025 • Events & Speaking Engagements
University of Washington Law School - April 2023
Foodborne illness attorney Bill Marler taught a class for law students at the University of Washington focused on the importance of client advocacy during the litigation process. …
March 20, 2025 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Utah Department of Agriculture - April 2023
A panel of food safety professionals presented to industry, academia, regulators, and farmers, addressing employee health policies and how they impact foodborne illness. As a panelist, Bill Marler shared the perspective of victims he has represented in foodborne illness litigation. …
March 01, 2025 • Press Releases
Why the elderly are so vulnerable to Listeria
The elderly are particularly vulnerable to Listeria infections due to several factors related to aging and health. As people age, their immune systems naturally become less effective at fighting off infections. This immune senescence means older adults have a decreased ability to mount a strong immune response against pathogens like …
February 21, 2025 • Listeria
What you need to know About Listeria during an Outbreak
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. On November 25, 2024, FDA was notified about an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in the United States, with …
February 19, 2025 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Intermountain Institute of Food Technologists Symposium - October 2024
Bill Marler traveled to Sun Valley, Idaho, to address the Intermountain IFT Symposium, a food safety conference for food industry professionals. Attendees included various professional food safety professionals, including: quality assurance, product development, operations, ingredient suppliers, service providers (laboratories and sanitation chemicals), and small businesses. …
February 08, 2025 • Salmonella
Candy from Italy containing Salmonella sickens 87 in US and Canada
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and international partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to Sweet Cream-brand mini pastries manufactured in Italy and exported into the United States by Importations Piu Che Dolci Inc. of Quebec, Canada. On January 21 …
February 01, 2025 • Firm News
Tackling Listeria: A shared responsibility in safeguarding our food supply
Listeria monocytogenes, a potent and pathogenic bacterium, poses a persistent threat to our food supply and public health. Unlike many other foodborne pathogens, Listeria can thrive at refrigeration temperatures, making it particularly challenging to control. Exposure can cause severe illness — especially among vulnerable populations such as newborns, pregnant women …
February 01, 2025 • Firm News
The Salmonella challenge: A call for vigilance in our food supply chain
In recent years, Salmonella outbreaks have become a pressing public health concern, highlighting the vulnerabilities in our food supply chain. Salmonella, a group of bacteria commonly linked to foodborne illnesses, is notorious for causing symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal distress to severe infections. It's time for both consumers and industry …
February 01, 2025 • Firm News
Combating E. coli: A call for vigilance in food safety practices
Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a versatile bacterium. While many strains are harmless and a natural part of our intestinal flora, some can cause severe illness and lead to serious public health concerns. Recent outbreaks associated with contaminated food sources highlight the urgent need for strengthened efforts …
January 14, 2025 • Hepatitis A
Boulder Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant linked to Hepatitis A scare
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) has identified a potential exposure to Hepatitis A associated with beverages containing fresh juice at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant (1101 Walnut St) in Boulder on Dec. 30, 2024, and Jan. 5, 2025. BCPH has established that there is no ongoing risk to the public due to quick collaboration with […] …
December 21, 2024 • Botulism
Coconut Water recalled over Botulism risk
Tipp Distributors, Inc., doing business as Novamex, is recalling Jarritos Coconut Water 12-can cartons because the hermetic seal on the lid of the cans may be compromised. The compromised hermetic seal may affect can integrity and may cause the cans to leak, bloat or allow bacteria, such as Clostridium botulinum …
December 21, 2024 • E. coli
Grimmway Carrot E. coli Outbreak strikes 48
The CDC has declared that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H19 infections traced to carrots from Grimmway Farms has ended. A total of 48 people were confirmed as victims in the outbreak. Patients were spread across 19 states. Twenty people were hospitalized. One person died, and another developed hemolytic uremic …
December 21, 2024 • Salmonella
Salmonella Outbreak tied to Cucumbers sicken 100
FDA, CDC, and state partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to cucumbers. As of December 17, 2024, a total of 100 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 23 states. Of the 90 people for whom information is available …
December 21, 2024 • Listeria
Deadly Listeria Outbreaks claim a dozen
Yu Shang Food Listeria Outbreak As of November 22, 2024, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from four states: California (7), Illinois (2), New York (1) and New Jersey (1). Sick people’s samples were collected from October 24, 2021, to July 31, 2024. Of 11 people with information available, nine have been hospitalized. […] …
December 05, 2024 • Press Releases
William “Bill” Marler, food safety advocate and lawyer speaks out on the lack of safety of the U.S. food supply
“Over the last few months, we have seen a stunning number of outbreaks, and I have been doing this work since the 1993 Jack-in-the-Box E. coli outbreak,” said William “Bill” Marler. “From Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli in foods as varied as cucumbers, deli meat, chicken, carrots, hamburger, onions, lettuce …
November 30, 2024 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis link to Buffalo Wild Wings
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park (4000 Market Place, Monterey Park, CA 91754). No additional cases have been identified at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Based on the …
November 30, 2024 • Listeria
Baby dies in Listeria Outbreak
Yu Shang Food, Inc., a Spartanburg, SC, establishment, is recalling approximately 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products within their shelf life that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This release is being reissued to …
November 30, 2024 • E. coli
E. coli Outbreak tied to Red Cow and Hen House
According to press reports, at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli O157:H7 tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials said. FSIS was notified of illnesses on November 13, 2024, and working in conjunction with …
November 30, 2024 • E. coli
Over 100 with E. coli tied to St. Louis Caterer
State test results of lettuce thought to be linked to an outbreak of E. Coli infections in St. Louis County have come back negative, but officials say a caterer’s food is still on their radar. Health officials have reported that 106 people, including students from Rockwood Summit High School and …
November 30, 2024 • Salmonella
Cucumber linked to multi-state Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to American/slicer cucumbers grown by Agrotato, S.A. de C.V. in Sonora, Mexico. As of November 26, 2024, a total of 68 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella …
November 18, 2024 • Press Releases
Marler Clark alert: E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to undercooked hamburgers at Red Cow and Hen House restaurants
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has identified 10 cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in people who had eaten burgers at multiple locations of Red Cow, a table-service restaurant chain with locations in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Olmsted counties. One additional case reported dining at Hen House Eatery in Minneapolis …
November 16, 2024 • Case News
How to prevent E. coli outbreaks at catered events
E. coli outbreaks can sometimes be linked to food served by caterers, and several factors can contribute to these incidents. …
November 14, 2024 • E. coli
E. coli cases tied to McDonalds over 100
FDA, CDC, and state partners continue investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to slivered onions served on Quarter Pounder burgers at McDonald’s restaurants in certain states. As of November 13, 2024, 104 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 1 …
Get Help
Affected by an outbreak or recall?
The team at Marler Clark is here to answer all your questions. Find out if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, what questions to ask your doctor, and more.
Get a free consultationOutbreak Database
Looking for a comprehensive list of outbreaks?
The team at Marler Clark is here to answer all your questions. Find out if you’re eligible for a lawsuit, what questions to ask your doctor, and more.
View Outbreak Database