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Marler Clark has published 5,635 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.

August 05, 2022 Outbreaks

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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. …

June 12, 2022 Outbreaks

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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

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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 …

May 26, 2022 Case News

To Wash or Not to Wash: Fruit and Vegetable Safety

Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables is healthy, but what about bacteria or viruses that might be on those “healthy” food items? While cooking kills pathogens, many fruits and vegetables are eaten raw. There are steps to take to reduce the risk of becoming sick from bacteria and …

May 25, 2022 Case News

The ultimate guide to a post poisoning diet

The most recommended foods to eat after the stomach flu, food poisoning or a regular stomachache are part of what’s known as the BRAT diet. BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. These foods are ideal because of their blandness and because they’re easy to digest. …

May 25, 2022 Case News

What are the first signs of Listeria?

When a person is infected and develops symptoms of Listeria infection, the resulting illness is called listeriosis. Only a small percentage of persons who ingest Listeria fall ill or develop symptoms. For those who do develop symptoms because of their infection, the resulting illness is either mild or quite severe—sometimes …

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