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Marler Clark has published 9,581 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
September 08, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Murphys restaurant disease warning
Sep 1, 2005 SAN ANDREAS — The Calaveras County Public Health Department is urging anyone who may have eaten at a popular tourist destination in Murphys to get immunized for hepatitis A after it was learned that an employee there was infected with the virus. Anyone who bought drinks or …
September 08, 2005 • Salmonella
Northern Va. Sees Spike in Food-Borne Illnesses
Virginia health officials say this summer more people in Northern Virginia are getting sick from food-borne illnesses. "In the past couple of weeks, we’ve seen or suspected 50 additional cases of food-borne illness, primarily caused by the Salmonella bacteria," says Virginia Department of Health spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell. Those 50 cases …
September 07, 2005 • Listeria
Contamination, undeclared ingredients drive recalls
9/7/2005 – The majority of recent product recalls initiated by the FDA have focused on undeclared ingredients and potential instances of contamination in packaged foods. For example, Oregon-based Harry & David Operations has recalled 1,400 bags of Spiced Apple Almonds, because of contain undeclared milk. The bags of Spiced Apple …
September 07, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A Protection Recommended For Exposed People
Wednesday, September 07, 2005 – 04:05 PM Sabrina Sabbagh News Anchor Murphys, CA — The Health Department is continuing its investigation of persons who may have been exposed to hepatitis A due to an infected food handler who worked at the deli at Ironstone Vineyards in August. Calaveras County Public Health Director Colleen Tracy says […] …
September 07, 2005 • Salmonella
Orchid Island Juice Company Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
As a precautionary measure, Orchid Island Juice Company of Fort Pierce, Florida, is voluntarily recalling fresh squeezed orange juice with an expiration code date of 9/15/05 thru 9/22/05, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Orchid Island Juice Company distributes fresh squeezed orange juice in the following …
September 07, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella poisoning leads to suit against East Alton restaurant
A man who claims he suffered from salmonella poisoning after dining at an East Alton restaurant in May is seeking in excess of $100,000 for his illness which required hospitalization. Michael Butkovich claims he became extremely ill after eating at Casa Romero on May 23. According to Butkovich’s complaint, he …
September 06, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella alert triggers California basil recall
The FDA has advised processors and repackers that Majestic International Spice Corporation has been forced to recall its dried "Extra Fancy Basil" spice in 12.5 kilogram bags after traces of Salmonella were found. The agency also said that it was concerned that the firm had not adequately alerted its suppliers …
September 06, 2005 • Firm News
Hammer Time: Preparation pays when disputes escalate to lawsuits
Bill Marler has heard them all: “It’s not fair.” “People are just suing over a tummy ache.” “We shouldn’t be blamed. Although somebody got sick, we did everything right. Why can you sue me?” But Marler doesn’t accept the excuses. …
September 03, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A case found in county
Published: September 1, 2005 By ALISHA WYMAN A Tuolumne County woman has come down with hepatitis A, which has health officials working to immunize anyone possibly exposed to the disease. Hepatitis A is a viral infection that can be spread through an infected person’s bodily fluids or through contaminated food …
September 03, 2005 • Salmonella
Poultry industry faced with health, disposal issues
Because of Hurricane Katrina’s wrath, there are millions of dead chickens in Mississippi, prompting health concerns and dealing the poultry industry a blow that is expected to take nearly half a year to recover. As part of the “chicken belt” — a swath of chicken growing and processing that runs …
September 03, 2005 • Outbreaks
September 02, 2005 • Press Releases
Notice of Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against New York Office of State Parks
Marler Clark filed a notice of claim against the New York Office of State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The notice indicated the intent to file a class action lawsuit on behalf of over 3,200 people who became ill with Cryptosporidiosis after visiting the Sprayground at Seneca Lake State Park …
September 01, 2005 • E. coli
Health Officials Issue Alfalfa Sprouts Advisory
THD News reports that health officials today issued an advisory to the public about the risk of eating alfalfa sprouts. A local individual was recently hospitalized with an E. coli infection suspected to have come from eating the sprouts. E. coli infection often leads to bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and …
September 01, 2005 • Hepatitis A
County Health Officials Warn Of Possible Hepatitis A Infection
Thursday, September 01, 2005 Eric Nelson News Director San Andreas, CA — Health officials in Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties are warning residents of a possible Hepatitis A threat. Officials say they were informed this week that a Tuolumne County resident contracted the viral contagious infection which results in liver inflammation …
September 01, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Lethal Hepatitis A Outbreak Traced to Mexican Scallions
By Neil Osterweil, Senior Associate Editor, MedPage Today Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD; Emeritus Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. August 31, 2005 Review ATLANTA, Aug. 31-An outbreak of hepatitis A that killed three patrons of a Pennsylvania restaurant and sent at least 124 others to …
September 01, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Murphys restaurant disease warning
Karina Ioffee Record Staff Writer Published Thursday, Sep 1, 2005 SAN ANDREAS — The Calaveras County Public Health Department is urging anyone who may have eaten at a popular tourist destination in Murphys to get immunized for hepatitis A after it was learned that an employee there was infected with …
September 01, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Harvard doctors call for hepatitis A vaccinations for kids
Thursday, September 01, 2005 By Byron Spice, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette An editorial to be published tomorrow in the New England Journal of Medicine calls for vaccinating all children against hepatitis A, citing the outbreak that sickened 600 patrons of a Beaver County Chi-Chi’s restaurant two years ago as evidence of the …
September 01, 2005 • Salmonella
Ice cream recall serves up cold reminder: Not all foods are ready-to-eat. Follow the directions
A recent recall of a Cold Stone Creamery’s cake batter ice cream should serve as a reminder that ingredients that require cooking carry the risk of foodborne pathogens if left raw. During an investigation, the FDA confirmed that the sweet cream base of the ice cream was pasteurized, but the …
August 31, 2005 • Listeria
Food Recall
August 31, 2005 All Associated Press News(AP) – The following recall has been announced: 18,510 pounds of barbecue beans with beef made by Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Ltd., of Moore, Okla., and distributed to delicatessens in Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas because they may be contaminated with listeria. The beans …
August 31, 2005 • Listeria
Deli Express Turkey Sandwiches Recalled
The Associated Press Some 13,087 Deli Express Turkey Club Sandwiches, sold by Eden Prairie, Minn.-based E.A. Sween Company, have been recalled because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. The 4.4-ounce sandwiches carry the manufacturer date code 652091 and are Deli Express product code 157. They were distributed to convenience …
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