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Marler Clark has published 5,668 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
June 25, 2008 • Recalls
Marler Clark Calls for Kroger Beef Recall
With the Michigan State Health Department linking Kroger ground beef to many of the illnesses in Michigan (which have also been linked to illnesses in Ohio), Kroger must recall all possibly contaminated ground beef and tell the public who supplied it, said Seattle food safety attorney William D. Marler. …
June 25, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 25, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 25, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 24, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 24, 2008 • Outbreaks
Genetic Fingerprinting and the Tomato-Salmonella Outbreak
The search for the source of salmonella-tainted tomatoes that have sickened at least 613 people in 33 states has been powered by genetic fingerprinting – the technology that allows public health investigators to go beyond serotyping to identify clusters of illness. PFGE—pulsed-field gel electrophoresis—is the testing process used by the …
June 22, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 20, 2008 • Outbreaks
Nebraska Beef E. coli Outbreak - Nationwide (2008)
Marler Clark represented over a dozen victims of the 2008 nationwide E. coli outbreak that was traced to contaminated meat sold by Nebraska Beef. The meat company recalled millions of pounds of E. coli-contaminated meat in June, July, and August of 2008 after the product was determined to be the …
June 18, 2008 • Outbreaks
Third Lawsuit Filed In Chipotle Grill Hepatitis A Outbreak
A third hepatitis A lawsuit was filed today against Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., in San Diego County Superior Court. The complaint was filed on behalf of two Santee residents, Nick Sowter and Shannon Jacobs (husband and wife). Both were infected with hepatitis A after eating food from the Chipotle Grill …
June 18, 2008 • Outbreaks
Tomatoes and Salmonella: A Look at Past Outbreaks
The CDC, public health officials in 28 states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are working together on an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human salmonella serotype saintpaul infections linked to the consumption of raw tomatoes. According to food borne illness attorney William Marler, this isn’t the first time …
June 18, 2008 • Outbreaks
Alabama Environmental Health Association (AEHA) (2008)
Drew Falkenstein traveled to Florence, Alabama, to present to the AEHA. His presentation was titled "You Break it, You Bought it: Incentivising Food Safety by Making Restaurants Reimburse Outbreak Costs." …
June 18, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Food Network Wales (2008)
Bill Marler was in Cardiff, Wales presenting to the Food Network Wales Conference. …
June 17, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
British Food Journal (BFJ) Inaugural Lecture (2008)
Bill Marler traveled to London to to take part in the Inaugural Lecture series of the British Food Journal (BFJ) at the Royal Institute of Public Health. …
June 17, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IAMA) (2008)
Bruce Clark traveled to Monterey, CA to participate in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IAMA) World Forum and Symposium. …
June 17, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 17, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 16, 2008 • Press Releases
R. Drew Falkenstein to Address AEHA Conference
Accomplished foodborne illness attorney R. Drew Falkenstein is a featured speaker at the Alabama Environmental Health Association (AEHA) Annual Education Conference being held this week in Florence. Mr. Falkenstein will present You Break It, You Bought it: Incentivising Food Safety by Making Restaurants Reimburse Outbreak Costs on Thursday, June 1 …
June 16, 2008 • Outbreaks
International Food and Agribusiness Management Association World Forum and Symposium (2008)
Bruce Clark, accomplished personal injury lawyer and expert in foodborne illness litigation, spoke at the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IAMA) World Forum and Symposium. Mr. Clark spoke on Tuesday, June 17 at 2:00 p.m., in a panel titled Managing Food Safety and Health Concerns. The conference was held …
June 16, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 16, 2008 • Outbreaks
William Marler Addresses UK Conferences
William Marler, food safety advocate and expert in foodborne illness litigation, will speak at the Inaugural British Food Journal Annual Lecture on Tuesday, 17 June from 11:00 a.m. His lecture, titled “Caused Food Poisoning? See You in Court” will be presented at the Royal Institute of Public Health, 28 Portland …
June 13, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 11, 2008 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Association of Food and Drug Officials' Annual Conference (2008)
Denis Stearns presented at the Association of Food and Drug Officials' annual conference, to be held in Anaheim, California. His presentation is titled "Deja Vu, Bad Beef Back on the Table". …
June 09, 2008 • Outbreaks
June 09, 2008 • Outbreaks
Wal-Mart Jalapeno and Serrano Pepper Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit - Nationwide (2008)
Marler Clark represents victims of a Salmonella outbreak that was traced to contaminated jalapeno and Serrano peppers sold at Wal-Mart in 2008. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 1442 people became ill with Salmonella Saintpaul infections after consuming the contaminated peppers. At least 286 people …
June 09, 2008 • Outbreaks
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