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Marler Clark has published 9,581 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
May 13, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 13, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A test often misleading
Fri May 13, 2005 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Routinely testing people for hepatitis A virus (HAV) — when they don’t have clinical symptoms of infection or a history of exposure — raises the likelihood of false-positive results, investigators report. Hepatitis A is most often caught when sanitation is poor …
May 12, 2005 • Outbreaks
Benton Restaurant Sued by Salmonella Outbreak Victim
Marler Clark filed a Salmonella lawsuit against Santa Fe Foods, owner of the Café Santa Fe restaurant in Benton, Arkansas. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Saline County, Arkansas, resident who became ill with Salmonella after eating at the Café Santa Fe restaurant in April, 2005. …
May 12, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Salem Restaurant Worker Diagnosed With Hepatitis A
Health Department Says Restaurant Patrons Not At Risk May 11, 2005 SALEM, N.H. — State public health officials said Wednesday that a food service worker in Salem was diagnosed with hepatitis A, but they said there is no concern that customers have been infected. Public Health Director MaryAnn Cooney said …
May 12, 2005 • Listeria
Quik’n Tasty Foods Recalls Ham Sandwiches for Listeria Concerns
From foodconsumer Recalls & Alerts By FSNET May 11, 2005 Accordingt to meatingplace.com, Quik’n Tasty Foods of Belton, Mo., is recalling Po Boy (Lunchmeat, Ham and Cheese) sandwiches ink stamp-dated 101 N6 because they may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The sandwiches were distributed …
May 12, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 12, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 11, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 11, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Lesson learned
05/11/2005 Beaver County Times When the North American Free Trade Agreement was being debated in the United States, some supporters played down demands by American labor groups and others that it include provisions relating to health, safety, labor, the environment and other areas. NAFTA backers said it would infringe on …
May 11, 2005 • Salmonella
Scientists track salmonella outbreak in Blackfoot
The Southeast District Health Department confirmed an outbreak of salmonellosis in the Blackfoot area Tuesday. The four laboratory-confirmed cases are currently under investigation. The environmental health supervisor for the health department Mike Reas said because the source of the contamination hasn’t been pinpointed yet, the health department is currently interviewing …
May 11, 2005 • Salmonella
SALMONELLA CASES REPORTED
The Southeastern District Health Department is reporting four confirmed cases of salmonella in the Pocatello area. Salmonella is a bacterial infection generally associated with contaminated foods. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 6 to 72 hours after infection. Symptoms that can last anywhere from 4 to 7 days. In …
May 11, 2005 • Salmonella
Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria
Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria is an emerging and increasing threat to human health. Physicians should be aware that antimicrobial resistance is increasing in foodborne pathogens and that patients who are prescribed antibiotics are at increased risk for acquiring antimicrobial resistant foodborne infections. In addition, “[i]increased frequency of treatment failures for …
May 10, 2005 • Events & Speaking Engagements
PulseNet Update and Foodborne Epidemiologists Meeting (2005)
Bill Marler delivered the keynote address to kick off the 9th annual PulseNet Update Meeting and Foodborne Epidemiologists Meeting held in Seattle, Washington. His speech was titled, "Foodborne Illness CSI: Cracking the Legal Code." …
May 09, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 09, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 09, 2005 • Hepatitis A
Conditions filthy at farm linked to hepatitis outbreak
05/07/2005 Joe Mandak, Associated Press Writer PITTSBURGH – The Food and Drug Administration says workers at one of four Mexican green onion farms inspected as a result of a 2003 hepatitis outbreak lived in windowless metal shacks with no showers. Shallow trenches ran from an area littered with soiled diapers …
May 09, 2005 • Listeria
Po Boy sandwich recalled from QuikTrip stores in Arizona
May 7, 2005 A food distributor for QuikTrip convenience stores is recalling Po Boy sandwiches that were sold last month in Arizona and three other states. Quik’n Tasty Foods Inc., a subsidiary of QuikTrip Corp., said Friday that the Po Boy sandwiches could be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes …
May 09, 2005 • Listeria
Recall covers sandwiches sold at QuickTrip stores
May. 06, 2005 Associated Press BELTON, Mo. – A food distributor for QuickTrip convenience stores is recalling Po Boy sandwiches that were sold last month at locations in four states. Belton-based Quick’n Tasty Foods Inc., a subsidiary of QuickTrip Corp., said Friday that the Po Boy sandwiches could be contaminated …
May 06, 2005 • Salmonella
FDA Proposes Egg Labeling Change
The FDA has proposed to change food labeling rules to permit the egg industry to place a safe handling statement on the inside of egg cartons, as long as the statement "Keep Refrigerated" still appears on the side or top panel. The proposed regulation would apply to shell eggs that …
May 06, 2005 • Hepatitis A
FDA finds squalor at Mexican farm in hepatitis probe
May. 06, 2005 JOE MANDAK Associated Press PITTSBURGH – The Food and Drug Administration says workers at one of four Mexican green onion farms inspected as the result of a 2003 hepatitis outbreak lived in windowless metal shacks with no showers. Shallow trenches ran from an area littered with soiled …
May 06, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 06, 2005 • Events & Speaking Engagements
North Dakota Long Term Care Association (2005)
Bruce Clark and Patti Waller gave a presentation titled, "From Kitchen to Courtroom: Foodborne Illness and Long Term Care Facilities," at the NDLTCA's Annual Convention and Trade Show in Bismarck, North Dakota. …
May 05, 2005 • Outbreaks
May 05, 2005 • Salmonella
Salmonella In School
Vienna Elementary School has learned that a person had salmonella Tuesday after they went to the doctor with diarrhea and stomach cramps, reports Katie Sabatino of WTAP News. While this is the only confirmed case within the school, officials aren’t taking any chances. The cafeteria, bathrooms, hallways, and classrooms have …
May 05, 2005 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Washington State Environmental Health Association's 60th Annual Education Conference (2005)
Denis Stearns presented at the WSEHA's 60th Annual Education Conference on the legal basis for food establishment operator responsibility and liability in foodborne illness outbreaks, and sources of liability that may apply to regulators conducting inspections and epidemiological investigations. The conference was held in Spokane, Washington. …
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