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Marler Clark has published 8,627 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
May 13, 2007 • Outbreaks
Interstate Meat E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits - Oregon, Washington & Idaho (2007)
Marler Clark represented Washington and Idaho residents who became ill with E. coli infections after eating ground beef produced by Interstate Meat Distributors in 2007. The ground beef products were recalled after public health officials identified them as the source of an E. coli outbreak that ultimately sickened at least …
May 12, 2007 • Hepatitis A
11 Cases of Hepatitis A Prompts Warning: ?Eating Raw Oysters Can Be Dangerous
The Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health have confirmed 11 cases of hepatitis A in Maricopa County. All reported eating raw oysters in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) in March and are recovering. Two additional cases were discovered statewide, one each in Pima and …
May 11, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 11, 2007 • Outbreaks
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May 09, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 09, 2007 • Salmonella
Officials: salmonella sickened My Chemical Romance, Muse members
The Green Leafe Cafe in Williamsburg, VA, is being investigated after many contracted salmonella including the bands, My Chemical Romance and The Muse. Full Story Williamsburg – Peninsula Health Department officials are focusing their investigation on people who ate food from Williamsburg’s Green Leafe Cafe over the weekend of April …
May 08, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 08, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Minnesota Department of Health Hepatitis A Report
Slayton hepatitis A outbreak update Clinics serve nearly 2,300 people; restaurant reopens; investigation continues More than 2,280 people received immune globulin (IG) shots at two public clinics held in Slayton, MN on Friday and Saturday after health officials learned of cases of hepatitis A illness in two food workers at …
May 08, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 07, 2007 • Hepatitis A
2,289 get shots in Slayton hepatitis case
There have been 3 confirmed cases of hepatitis A after the outbreak at a Pizza Ranch restaurant in Minnesota. The health department gave nearly 2,300 shots to the public on Friday and Saturday. Full Story by Dana Yost from the Marshall Independant. Three cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed …
May 07, 2007 • Salmonella
Four-Cheese Risotto Is Recalled
The Associated Press reports that Archer Farms is recalling Four Cheese Risotto for possible salmonella contamination. Archer Farms four-cheese risotto, sold by Target stores, because it could be contaminated with salmonella. Customers should return the item to the nearest Target store for a full refund. No illnesses have been reported …
May 07, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 06, 2007 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Spring Hospitality Supply Management Conference (2007)
Marler Clark partner Denis Stearns was in Chicago, Illinois, for the Institute of Supply management's 2007 conference, where he gave a presentation titled, "Food Safety: It's more than just checking the expiration date." …
May 04, 2007 • Outbreaks
May 03, 2007 • Salmonella
Health officials investigating cause of salmonella outbreak
Seven people in Afton, Wyoming have contracted salmonella, but the source of the outbreak is unknown. Full story The Wyoming Health Department announced today (Thursday, May 3) it has confirmed seven cases of salmonella since early April, although an isolated case in February appears to be unrelated to the current …
May 03, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Officials investigate possible Hepatitis A outbreak in Slayton – UPDATED
The Pizza Ranch Restaurant restaurant in Slayton, Minnesota is being investigated after two food workers tested positive for hepatitis A. Full story SLAYTON, Minn. The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating a possible hepatitis A outbreak in Murray County in southwestern Minnesota. Two food workers at the Pizza Ranch restaurant …
May 02, 2007 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Minnesota Products Liability Seminar (2007)
Bill Marler presented at the Minnesota Products Liability Seminar on topics related to foodborne illness litigation as it relates to products liability. …
May 01, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 27, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 27, 2007 • Hepatitis A
Whataburger warns of hepatitis A scare
Heather Ann White of the Corpus Christie Caller-Times reported that the Stores in question are in Harlingen and Raymondville The Texas Department of State Health Services issued a warning Tuesday to anyone who ate at the Harlingen restaurant at 1605 W. Harrison St. between March 1 and 12 and its …
April 26, 2007 • Outbreaks
April 26, 2007 • Salmonella
FDA Knew of Contamination Problems at Peanut Butter Plant for Years
Here’s an interesting article about the Peanut Butter Salmonella outbreak written by Anne Borden. Click here to read the full story on Lawyers and Settlements webpage. Click here for more information on the outbreak. Sylvester, GA: The Washington Post has reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) knew for …
April 25, 2007 • Salmonella
Salmonella probe stretches to Rockford
Mexican-style cheese may be the source of an ongoing Salmonella outbreak since January 2006. Full story from William Prosecky of the Chicago Tribune Chicago – State investigators are examining whether dairy products from the Rockford area may have been used to make salmonella-tainted cheese that infected nearly three dozen Kane …
April 24, 2007 • Outbreaks
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