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Marler Clark has published 5,588 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
August 11, 2022 • Case News
What Happens if E. coli Goes Untreated
In most infected individuals, symptoms of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection last about a week and resolve without any long-term problems. Antibiotics do not improve the illness, and some medical researchers believe that these medications can increase the risk of developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Therefore, apart from supportive …
August 11, 2022 • Case News
How to Prevent Infection if You Have Been Exposed to Norovirus
Common settings for norovirus outbreaks include restaurants and events with catered meals (36%), nursing homes (23%), schools (13%), and vacation settings or cruise ships (10%). Proper hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of norovirus. …
August 11, 2022 • Case News
5 Quick Tips for Preventing Salmonellosis
In general, safe cooking and preparation of food can kill existing Salmonella bacteria and prevent it from spreading – remember Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Additionally, safe choices at the grocery store can greatly reduce the risk of Salmonella. …
August 05, 2022 • Outbreaks
August 02, 2022 • Outbreaks
July 27, 2022 • Outbreaks
July 19, 2022 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Institute of Food Technologies Conference (2022)
Bill Marler joined a panel of food safety leaders and presented to conference attendees in a session called, "Recalls, Outbreak Response: The Current Safety Landscape, Trends and Future". …
July 16, 2022 • Outbreaks
July 05, 2022 • Outbreaks
Marler Clark Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Big Olaf Creamery
(Naples, FL.) A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the estate of Mary Billman against Big Olaf Creamery, LLC in the Listeria outbreak linked to this company’s ice cream. Mrs. Billman’s estate is represented by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm and local counsel Scott Weinstein. The lawsuit …
July 02, 2022 • Outbreaks
June 27, 2022 • Outbreaks
Marler Clark Files First of Many Lawsuits, Representing Over 150 in the Daily Harvest Lentil + Leek Crumbles Outbreak
New York, NY – The national food safety attorneys at Marler Clark filed the first lawsuit today in the United States District Court of Southern District New York against Daily Harvest, Inc., on behalf of Carol Ann Ready of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ms. Ready became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming …
June 24, 2022 • Outbreaks
June 22, 2022 • Events & Speaking Engagements
South Africa Virtual Food Safety Summit (2022)
Bill Marler, food safety attorney and advocate was interviewed by the organizers of the South Africa Virtual Food Safety Summit 2022. Marler Clark was a platinum sponsor which helped allow students to attend this event. …
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June 12, 2022 • Outbreaks
June 09, 2022 • Outbreaks
June 09, 2022 • Outbreaks
Citterio Salame Salmonella Outbreak and Litigation - Multistate (2021)
As of December 12, 2021, a total of 36 Salmonella confirmed cases were reported from 11 states (CA, IL, KS, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, and VA). Illnesses onsets ranged from September 18, 2021, to October 30, 2021. Cases ranged in age from 1 to 75 years (median 8) …
June 09, 2022 • Case News
Citterio Salame Stick Lawsuit
As of December 12, 2021, a total of 36 Salmonella confirmed cases were reported from 11 states (CA, IL, KS, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA, and VA). Illnesses onsets ranged from September 18, 2021, to October 30, 2021. Cases ranged in age from 1 to 75 years (median 8) …
June 04, 2022 • Outbreaks
June 04, 2022 • Outbreaks
June 03, 2022 • Outbreaks
Marler Clark Files First Lawsuit against FreshKampo in the Strawberry Hepatitis A Outbreak
SAN DIEGO, CA – The first lawsuit was filed today in the Superior Court of California in San Diego County, against FreshKampo, a foreign corporation: Meridian Fine Foods, LLC, on behalf of David Arthur and Michelle Brown and their daughter. The plaintiffs became ill with hepatitis A after consuming FreshKampo …
June 01, 2022 • Outbreaks
May 28, 2022 • Case News
What the public needs to know about Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States. It is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A doesn’t develop into chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, but in rare cases infection …
May 28, 2022 • Outbreaks
May 27, 2022 • Case News
Eating Raw Chicken: Risks and Safety Tips
When purchasing raw chicken, be sure to keep it separate from other foods in your shopping cart. Most grocery stores provide plastic bags in the meat sections which can be used to prevent juices from the meats coming into contact with other items in your cart. …
May 27, 2022 • Case News
5 Tips for Preventing Food Poisoning
Anyone can contract a foodborne illness, but immune compromised individuals, the elderly, young children and pregnant women are more susceptible and likely to have more serious illnesses from foodborne diseases. Considering the risk of foodborne diseases, it is important to be aware of measures that one can take to minimize …
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