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September 27, 2022 • Case News
Chipotle E. coli Outbreak Lawsuits
Marler Clark, the E. coli attorneys, represented several victims in this E. coli outbreak. All claims were settled, including compensation for medical bills, wage loss and any future medical complications. The initial, larger STEC O26 outbreak was first detected by public health officials in Washington and Oregon through local foodborne …
September 27, 2022 • Outbreaks
Chipotle E. coli Outbreak (2015)
The initial, larger STEC O26 outbreak was first detected by public health officials in Washington and Oregon through local foodborne disease surveillance. In late October 2015, officials in those states detected an increase in illness and after interviewing ill people, they determined that illness was likely linked to eating at …
September 24, 2022 • Case News
What to do if you get infected by E. coli
The colitis caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 is characterized by severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea that typically turns bloody within 24 hours, and sometimes fever. The incubation period—that is, the time from exposure to the onset of symptoms—in outbreaks is usually reported as 3 to 4 days but may …
September 24, 2022 • Case News
When to file a claim after contracting Food Poisoning
The short answer is as soon as you know, “more likely than not,” what the cause of the food poisoning illness is. However, that is not necessarily as easy as it may sound. …
September 24, 2022 • Case News
Ways Restaurants respond to Food Poisoning Claims
Over the last 30 years I have spoken to dozens of restaurants and restaurant associations about “why it is a bad idea to poison your customers.” Some still do not heed my advice. So, how should a restaurant respond to a food poisoning claim by one or many of its customers? …
September 11, 2022 •
Ground Beef from HelloFresh linked to E. coli Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ground beef products in HelloFresh meal kits may be associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7illness. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for …
September 07, 2022 • Outbreaks
Bread recalled over Botulism risk
King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus. …
September 07, 2022 • Outbreaks
Salmonella tainted mushrooms recalled
Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC of Capitol Heights, MD is recalling 4 types of packages of its “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with …
September 07, 2022 • Outbreaks
Beef Jerky recalled due to Listeria
Magnolia Provision Company, Inc., a Knoxville, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. …
September 07, 2022 •
Wendy’s E. coli Outbreak nears 100
According to the CDC’s latest report: 97 Sick with E. coli O157:H743 Hospitalized10 with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)Age range 3 to 9445% Female and 55% Male We are representing 36 of the folks sickened and have filed 6 lawsuits in Ohio and Michigan so far. We have identified the grower …
September 07, 2022 • Outbreaks
Person to Person Hepatitis A growing in US
When hearing about hepatitis A, many people think about contaminated food and water. However, in the United States, hepatitis A is more commonly spread from person to person. Since March 2017, CDC’s Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) has been assisting multiple state and local health departments with hepatitis A outbreaks …
September 01, 2022 • Outbreaks
Cyclospora in the United States hits 800
Cyclosporiasis illnesses are reported year-round in the United States. However, during the spring and summer months there is often an increase in cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States (i.e., “domestically acquired”). The exact timing and duration of these seasonal increases in domestically acquired cyclosporiasis can vary, but reports tend to …
August 31, 2022 • Case News
What does Salmonella Poisoning feel like?
Salmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe illness. The most common clinical presentation is acute gastroenteritis. Symptoms include diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, often accompanied by fever of 100°F to 102°F (38°C to 39°C). Other symptoms may include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, headache and body …
August 30, 2022 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (2022)
Bill Marler presented virtually to an audience that included laboratory managers, analytical chemists, microbiologists, toxicologists, forensic scientists and management executives. Association of Official Agricultural Chemists International (AOAC) holds conferences for a diverse group of professionals; its mission is to bring together government, industry and academia to establish and ensure the …
August 22, 2022 • Press Releases
What do you need to know about E. coli and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Post-diarrheal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (D+HUS) is a severe, life-threatening complication that occurs in about 10% of those infected with E. coli O157:H7 or other Shiga toxin (Stx) producing E. coli. D+HUS was first described in 1955, but was not known to be secondary to E. coli infections until 1982. It …
August 17, 2022 •
Michigan E. coli Outbreak nears 100
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and three local health departments – Kent, Ottawa and Oakland – are investigating a recent increase in the number of illnesses related to E. coli bacteria. MDHHS had received reports of 9 …
August 15, 2022 • Publications
Food Poisoning and unsafe temperatures. Many meal kit companies aren't FDA regulated
Days after trying a new lentil product from the meal subscription company Daily Harvest, Los Angeles resident Jackie Sloboda was debilitated by full-body itching, stabbing abdominal pains and jaundice that turned her skin and eyes yellow. …
August 13, 2022 •
Ohio E. coli outbreak brewing – appears linked to Bowling Green Restaurant
Ohio: According to Wood County Department of Health, sixteen people in Wood County, Bowling Green, Ohio area have come down with E. coli in the past week, prompting the health department to begin investigating. From 2016 to 2020 the county only saw twenty-seven cases altogether. Those who have fallen ill …
August 13, 2022 •
Michigan E. coli outbreak brewing
Michigan: The Ottawa County Department of Public Health in Holland, Michigan is alerting the public to The Ottawa County Department of Public Health in Holland, Michigan is alerting the public to increasing cases of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli infections in the community. The Department is currently monitoring twelve cases of …
August 11, 2022 • Press Releases
Colonel Colon and his League of Fecal Fighters
Over a decade ago, the mom of two clients who both developed acute kidney failure after consuming E. coli O157:H7-tainted spinach sent me an unexpected present. The outbreak sickened over 205 people, killing five, sending hundreds to the hospital, many with life-altering complications. The gift was a bobble-head that bore …
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
Big Olaf Listeria Outbreak spreads to the Midwest
Cyclosporiasis illnesses are reported year-round in the United States. However, during the spring and summer months there is often an increase in cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States (i.e., “domestically acquired”). The exact timing and duration of these seasonal increases in domestically acquired cyclosporiasis can vary, but reports tend to …
August 02, 2022 • Outbreaks
US Cyclospora cases hit 384 in 2022
• The number of reported cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis illnesses has increased by 323 cases since the last update on June 30, 2022. Cases continue to be reported. …
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