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Marler Clark has published 5,694 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
April 28, 2026 • Firm News
Bill Marler: Ten things we can do to make our food supply safer
We can do more to make our food supply safer. We just need to act. …
April 28, 2026 • Publications
Publisher’s Platform: Playing "Romaine Roulette”
Food Safety News | Bill Marler | Publishers Platform April 2026 Let me be blunt. I've been fighting for food poisoning victims since 1993, when a nine-year-old girl nearly died after eating a Jack in the Box burger. Back then, the villain was ground beef. We fixed that — or …
April 28, 2026 • Press Releases
It's Time to Get the S*%! Out of Chicken: Declare Salmonella an Adulterant
We did it with E. coli in hamburger. The sky didn’t fall. Here’s why we must do it again — and finish the job. Bill Marler, the foodborne illness litigator, has spent more than thirty years suing food companies on behalf of people who got sick — and died — …
April 26, 2026 • Press Releases
Hepatitis A and the Food Service Industry: A Case for Universal Vaccination
Hepatitis A is a liver disease spread primarily through contaminated food and water, and through the fecal-oral route. It is, in plain terms, a disease of hygiene and poverty. It thrives where handwashing is inadequate, where workers can't afford to call in sick, and where access to healthcare is limited …
April 26, 2026 • Press Releases
Our Babies Deserve Better: It's Time to Fix Infant Formula Safety
Powdered infant formula is not crackers. It is not cereal. For many babies, it is the only food they consume. A parent who opens a can of formula and mixes it with water for their newborn is placing absolute trust in the company that made it and the government that …
March 25, 2026 • Publications
The Sarah Fraser Show - Bill Marler From The Netflix Documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Our Food," On How To Avoid Food Poisoning, And Items You Should NEVER Buy At The Grocery Store!
Bill Marler, foodborne illness attorney, on The Sarah Fraser Show. How to avoid food poisoning: items you should never buy at the grocery store. …
January 15, 2026 • Press Releases
What is Infant Botulism? Will the ByHeart Botulism Outbreak count be more than 51?
What is Infant Botulism? Infant botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by the ingestion of Clostridium botulinum spores, which can grow in the intestines of infants (typically those under one year old) and produce a potent toxin. This condition usually occurs when infants consume contaminated foods, particularly honey …
December 16, 2025 • Publications
How a rare drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from Botulism
Marler Clark represents 31 families whose infants have been sickened by Botulism in ByHeart infant formula. The botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart formula has sickened at least 39 babies across in 18 states since August — and showed the value of the treatment made from blood plasma donated by a …
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 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 12, 2025 • Press Releases
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 …
October 31, 2025 • Publications
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 10, 2025 • Case News
What is Giardia?
Giardia is a microscopic parasite that causes giardiasis, an intestinal infection. This parasite is a single-celled organism known as a protozoan, specifically from the genus *Giardia*. Infection with Giardia can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, and fatigue. …
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