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Marler Clark has published 5,815 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.

December 15, 2025 • Publications

What a top food safety expert won’t order for dinner

Marler, an attorney who lives outside Seattle, was in town for a court hearing involving several people allegedly sickened by romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli. It was fairly routine litigation in his long career of suing companies over foodborne illnesses, including some of the biggest outbreaks in the country …

December 14, 2025 • Firm News

Largest Botulism Outbreaks in the last 50 Years

Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The most common forms of botulism include foodborne botulism, infant botulism, and wound botulism. Significant outbreaks and cases of botulism have occurred over the past 50 years. Here are some of the largest …

December 14, 2025 • Listeria

Cheese Recalled due to Listeria Risk

Two cheeses are being pulled from shelves at a few Connecticut stores due to listeria concerns ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Ambriola Company, which produces certain Boar’s Head products, has issued a recall for their Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese and grated cheese due to the potential presence of listeria monocytogenes …

December 14, 2025 • E. coli

E. coli Outbreak likely linked to Petting Zoo – Again

Will Humble, Executive Director, AZ Public Health Association, joined “Arizona Horizon” to share how changes in the State Health Department have led to health concerns, and how illnesses are seemingly tame for this time of year. The series of E. coli cases that occurred (possibly linked to State Fair petting …

December 14, 2025 • Botulism

Botulism Outbreak hits 51 Babies

States with illnesses: Arizona 5, California 12, Idaho 2, Illinois 2, Kentucky 1, Massachusetts 2, Maine 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 3, North Carolina 2, New Jersey 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 4, Pennsylvania 1, Rhode Island 1, Texas 8, Virginia 1, Washington 2 and Wisconsin 1. Illnesses occurred from December 2023 through December 2025. ByHeart infant […] …

December 11, 2025 • Publications

Bill Marler: The Lawyer Who Changed the Way America Thinks About Food Safety

When most people think about food safety, they picture government agencies, health inspectors, or warning labels on packaging. But behind some of the biggest changes in America’s food system is one man whose pursuit of justice turned tragedy into nationwide reform: Bill Marler, widely regarded as the most influential food …

December 10, 2025 • Publications

Mom Recalls 'Heartbreaking' Experience of Her Son Being Hospitalized with Infant Botulism amid Formula Recall

Marler Clark , The Food Safety Law Firm represents the Mazziotti family in the ByHeart infant formula outbreak. The Massiotti's story is featured in People Magazine. One mom is sharing her experience after her baby boy was hospitalized with infant botulism amid the ByHeart infant formula recall. Amy Mazziotti, a …

November 23, 2025 • Press Releases

What do Parents and Doctors need to know during the ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak

If parents suspect their child or a doctor suspects a child has developed infant botulism, particularly in relation to consuming ByHeart formula or any other food source, it’s important to take the situation seriously. Here are several key points parents and doctors should be aware of: …

November 18, 2025 • Press Releases

What is Hepatitis E? Can it be Foodborne?

Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV), which typically results in an acute, self-limiting illness. It is a significant public health concern, particularly in parts of the world with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, where large outbreaks often occur. In developed …

November 15, 2025 • E. coli

Twin Sisters E. coli Outbreak hits 10

November 13, 2025 One additional Washington resident has been added to this outbreak, bringing the total to 10 cases – 9 Washington residents and 1 Oregon resident. All cases report illness onsets before the cheese was recalled on October 24, 2025. November 6, 2025 Samples of Twin Sisters Creamery cheese have tested positive for two […] …

November 15, 2025 • Botulism

Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, Files First Infant Formula Botulism Case

Bainbridge Island, WA – A lawsuit was filed today in court on behalf of Stephen and Yurany Dexter, parents of E.D.( a minor), against ByHeart, Inc. The Dexter’s are represented by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm and O’Steen, MacLeod & Combs PLC of Phoenix, Arizona. The case was …

November 08, 2025 • Botulism

Infant Formula recalled over Botulism

Epidemiologic data The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states: Arizona, California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas (2), Washington. […] …

November 02, 2025 • E. coli

E. coli in Cheese sickens at least 3

Two Whatcom County residents are known to have been sickened, and test results showed a genetic link between their illness and Twin Sisters Creamery products. An additional case in Oregon has also been genetically linked. One is a child under five years old, and two are adults. One person was …

November 02, 2025 • Listeria

Poultry industry pushes back after report shows salmonella is widespread in grocery store chicken

A new report based on government inspection documents shows salmonella is widespread in U.S. grocery store chicken and turkey products. But because of how the pathogen is classified, the federal government has no authority to do much about it. When inspectors find a plant has exceeded the salmonella standard, there …

October 25, 2025 • Press Releases

Why is E. coli Dangerous in Raw Milk Cheese?

E. coli is dangerous in raw milk cheeses because raw milk can contain harmful bacteria like Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that are not killed by the cheese-making process, and can cause severe illness or death. Pasteurization, a heat treatment process, is the only way to reliably kill these germs …

October 25, 2025 • Firm News

Raw Milk Cheese E. coli Outbreak History

Based on reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several E. coli outbreaks in the last 20 years have been linked to raw cheese in the United States. Outbreaks linked specifically to raw cheese …

October 04, 2025 • Press Releases

William Marler - more than just a trial lawyer

From courtrooms to Congress, Bill Marler transformed the pain of foodborne illness victims into a catalyst for change, forcing leaders to confront the human cost of foodborne illness. His relentless pursuit of accountability reshaped food safety law and inspired a cultural shift toward prevention, transparency, and compassion for those affected …

September 20, 2025 • Press Releases

Something else to worry about – Hepatitis E

Hepatitis E is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver and is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is primarily transmitted through the **fecal-oral route**, like hepatitis A. While the virus is most associated with contaminated drinking water, it can also be transmitted through …

September 07, 2025 • Press Releases

What are the 10 most dangerous foods?

Certain foods around the world are renowned for their danger due to toxicity, difficulty in preparation, or potential for foodborne illness. Here are some of the most dangerous foods: …

September 06, 2025 • Firm News

Metabolic Meals Salmonella Outbreak – What you need to know.

Meals has resulted in 16 reported illnesses and 7 hospitalizations across 10 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the outbreak on September 5, 2025, and is advising consumers to throw away affected products. …

August 31, 2025 • Press Releases

Who is Bill Marler?

Bill Marler is a prominent food safety lawyer in the United States, known for his advocacy in foodborne illness cases and his efforts to improve food safety standards. Here’s an overview of his background, career, and contributions to food safety. …

August 31, 2025 • Publications

Is Listeria the most deadly Foodborne Pathogen?

The deadliest foodborne pathogen is often considered to be Listeria monocytogenes[1], particularly due to its high mortality rate among vulnerable populations. While there are several pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses, Listeria has a significant impact on public health due to its severity and the populations it affects. …

August 31, 2025 • Hepatitis A

Pepper Creek Pizza & Pasta and Sea Monkey Coffee linked to Hepatitis A

Vancouver Coastal Health is notifying people who consumed food from a second location on the Sunshine Coast — Pepper Creek Pizza & Pasta (4330 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt) — about a possible exposure to hepatitis A between July 31-Aug. 14; and Aug. 23-29, if they consumed salads from this location …

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