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Marler Clark has published 5,561 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
August 23, 2023 • Case News
Listeria outbreak: Three die after drinking contaminated milkshakes
Three people have died, and three others are in hospital after drinking milkshakes contaminated with listeria bacteria in the US state of Washington, health officials say. Marler Clark, the Listeria attorneys, have been retained by a family of a man who died in the Frugals Listeria outbreak. …
August 18, 2023 • Publications
What Not to Eat: A Food Safety Expert's Guide to Eating Safely
With this in mind, the BBC spoke to food safety expert Bill Marler, a lawyer who has been involved in practically every major food poisoning case in the United States over the last few decades. Here’s what he does and doesn’t eat. …
August 18, 2023 • Publications
Food safety advocates support USDA proposal to protect consumers from Salmonella in some processed chicken proucts
For years CSPI and advocates like food safety lawyer Bill Marler have urged USDA to do a better job of controlling Salmonella in poultry, including by asking the agency to prioritize banning certain more dangerous strains or amounts of Salmonella. …
August 17, 2023 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Files First Lawsuit in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Papa Murphy’s Cookie Dough
Seattle, WA – Today Marler Clark filed a Salmonella lawsuit against Papa Murphy’s, representing Michael Williams and Renee Sanders who were victims of an outbreak linked to Chocolate Chip Cookie and S’mores Bar dough. (See complaint below) The CDC reported that this outbreak sickened 26 people in six states: California …
August 15, 2023 • Case News
Tips For Preventing Your Dog from Giving You Campylobacter
Summertime for many means more time spent outside with our family, friends, and often our four-legged companions. It is a wonderful time of year to exercise ourselves, and mankind’s best friend, but as dog owners we need to remember that caring for our pets often necessitates caring for ourselves. While …
August 14, 2023 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Files Hepatitis A Lawsuits: Costco’s Kirkland Brand Frozen Strawberries Sicken Customers
Seattle, WA – The hepatitis A attorneys at Marler Clark, a Seattle based law firm, filed lawsuits against Scenic Fruit Company, LLC (berry grower) and Californica Splendor, Inc. (berry distributor), on behalf of Tanna Mosalsky and Ryan Darrow. Costco sold Kirkland Signature frozen organic strawberries linked to a multi-state hepatitis …
August 01, 2023 • Case News
Norovirus and kids – the perfect mix
It happens at least once a year—the dreaded norovirus wave at daycare. The first year I was cavalier, thinking, “We’ll be the lucky ones who dodge it.” We most certainly weren’t. And neither was any other family in our cohort, as far as I know. …
July 21, 2023 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Retained by Family of Deceased Listeria Victim
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announced a Listeria outbreak in Western Washington which resulted in three deaths from an unknown source. Marler Clark, a law firm specializing in foodborne illness litigation, is representing the family of a victim in this tragic outbreak. …
July 17, 2023 • Case News
What are the Long-Term Health Effects of Salmonella Infection?
Another dangerous complication is bacteremia, which affects approximately 5% of infected individuals. If the Salmonella bacteria enters a person’s bloodstream (bacteremia), it can infect tissues throughout the body. The bacteria can cause a focal infection, where it becomes localized in a tissue and causes an abscess, arthritis, endocarditis, or other …
July 12, 2023 • Case News
2011 Listeria Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes: A History
A total of 148 persons infected with any of the five (5) outbreak-associated strains of Listeria monocytogenes were reported to CDC from 28 states. The number of infected persons identified in each state was as follows: Alabama (1), Arkansas (1), California (4), Colorado (40), Idaho (2), Illinois (4), Indiana (3) …
July 12, 2023 • Case News
How To Detect Botulism in Canned Foods at Home
Follow proper canning instructions. Inspect the canning container for any leaks, bulges, cracks, or damages. If they are present, do not consume the product. If the container spurts liquid or foam when opened do not consume the product. Discard the food if it has a spoiled smell, color, or texture …
July 12, 2023 • Case News
Why E. coli Outbreaks happen not just in Beef
Although foods of bovine origin are the most common cause of both outbreaks and sporadic cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections, outbreaks of illnesses have been linked to a wide variety of food items. For example, produce has been the source of substantial numbers of outbreak-related E. coli O157:H7 infections …
July 12, 2023 • Case News
The Health Effects of Cyclospora Exposure
Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, and loss of appetite, nausea, low-grade fever, and fatigue. In some cases, vomiting, explosive diarrhea, muscle aches, and substantial weight loss can occur. Some people who are infected with Cyclospora do not have any …
July 10, 2023 • Firm News
Marler Clark profiled in the Netflix Documentary Poisoned
In Poisoned, award-winning investigative journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeff Benedict delivers a jarringly candid narrative of the fast-moving disaster, drawing on access to confidential documents and exclusive interviews with the real-life characters at the center of the drama—the families whose children were infected, the Jack in …
June 29, 2023 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Files the Second Case in National Cyclospora Outbreak - Food Poisoning Sickens 210 in 22 States
The Cyclospora attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the second lawsuit in a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 210 individuals in 22 states. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Patricia Pitts against Taco del GNAR, in the District Court of Ouray County, Colorado. Mr. Wilson is represented by …
June 28, 2023 • Firm News
‘Poisoned’ Netflix documentary on food safety to be screened at the Garde
The Garde & Netflix will present “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food” in an exclusive theatrical movie premiere on June 28 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a post-film discussion and book signing. The film will go directly to the source, following the distribution trail from start to finish, examining …
June 23, 2023 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Files the First Case in National Cyclospora Outbreak
Ouray, CO – The Cyclospora attorneys at Marler Clark have filed the first lawsuit in a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 210 individuals in 22 states. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Walter Wilson against Tacos del GNAR, in the District Court of Ouray County, Colorado. Mr. Wilson …
June 08, 2023 • Firm News
Netflix documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food" featuring island resident and food safety attorney, Bill Marler, to Premiere at the Historic Lynwood Theatre
"Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food" is a documentary based on the book by journalist Jeff Benedict. The Netflix feature is about the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Jack in the Box restaurants 30 years ago. …
June 07, 2023 • Firm News
Premiere of “Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food” set for Bainbridge Island for July 2
Seattle FOX 13 reported last night: BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. – Thirty years after a deadly E. coli strain linked to meat sold at local Jack in the Box restaurants broke out in Washington, a new Netflix feature about the outbreak will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, June 9. …
May 29, 2023 • Case News
An In-Depth Look at the Norovirus Outbreaks on Cruise Ships
In 2006, there was a large increase in the number of norovirus cases on cruise ships. Norovirus cases were increasing throughout Europe and the Pacific at the same time. One issue with cruise ships is the close contact between people as living quarters are so close, and despite education efforts …
May 29, 2023 • Case News
What To Know About the Hepatitis A Vaccine
Presently, approximately 5% of all hepatitis A outbreaks are linked to infected food-handlers. …
May 29, 2023 • Case News
Tips for Preventing Campylobacter Exposure
Campylobacter (camp-UH-low-back-ter) is a genus of bacteria that is among the most common causes of bacterial infections in humans worldwide. …
May 29, 2023 • Case News
Why Listeria Stays in Your System for So Long
The amount of time from infection to the onset of symptoms—typically referred to as the incubation period—can vary to a significant degree. Symptoms of Listeria infection can develop at any time from 2 to 70 days after eating contaminated food. …
May 26, 2023 • Firm News
Food Fighter
As a young attorney, Bill Marler took on fast food giant Jack in the Box after tainted burgers sickened scores of diners and resulted in the deaths of four children. After winning compensation for numerous victims, Marler joined forces with former rivals to form Marler Clark, touted as America's only …
May 20, 2023 • Case News
How Much Can a Foodborne Illness Lawsuit Cost a Restaurant?
Overwhelmed by the number of victims who pursued legal action for their injuries, Famous Anthony’s filed for bankruptcy and several of its locations have been closed. …
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