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Marler Clark has published 5,658 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
July 27, 2022 • Outbreaks
More Salmonella linked to Jif Peanut Butter
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collected different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections. Epidemiologic and laboratory data showed that Jif brand peanut butter made people sick. …
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
Cyclospora Outbreak in the United States
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 …
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
Florida Listeria Outbreak Solved
The Florida Department of Health, CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several other states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. As a result of this investigation, Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, FL …
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
Long Beach Meals on Wheels linked to Hepatitis A exposure
The Long Beach Post reports that health officials in Long Beach notified recipients of Meals on Wheels that they may have been exposed to hepatitis A, a highly contagious liver infection, in late May and June. The nonprofit delivers meals five times a week to about 400 people in Long …
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
More with Hepatitis A linked to Strawberries
As of May 31, 2022, a total of 18 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 3 states – California (16), Minnesota (1) and North Dakota (1). Illnesses started on dates ranging from March 28, 2022, to May 6, 2022. Ill people range in age from 9 to …
June 09, 2022 • Outbreaks
Unlinked Listeria Outbreaks in Canada and Denmark sicken 12, killing 5
Two residents in a retirement home in Ottawa, Canada, have died from listeria poisoning. The deaths are part of a month-long outbreak at the resident home. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) says officials are investigating the outbreak at City View Retirement Community in Nepean. As of the last update on Tuesday …
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
E. coli Outbreak linked to Pennsylvania Pool
On June 7, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) received multiple complaints of gastrointestinal illness from patrons of a community swimming pool. Two patrons reported positive Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and Clostridioides difficile from stool specimens. PADOH issued pool closure orders and initiated an outbreak response to identify …
June 04, 2022 • Outbreaks
Salmonella Outbreak linked to Jif Peanut Butter now at 16
The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky. …
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
Cheese from Missouri recalled over Listeria fears
Paris Brothers, Inc., of Kansas City, Missouri is recalling several specific cheese products listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. …
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
Strawberries with Hepatitis A - Again
The FDA, along with CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state, and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March …
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 …
May 25, 2022 • Case News
Being Proactive: 5 Tips for Preventing 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. …
May 25, 2022 • Case News
What to look for: How to know if you have Cyclospora
Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, flatulence, loss of appetite, nausea, low-grade fever, and profound fatigue. In some cases, vomiting, explosive diarrhea, muscle aches, and substantial weight loss can occur. The incubation period between acquisition of infection and onset of …
May 25, 2022 • Case News
Is Salmonella Contagious: Transmission and Prevention
Most Salmonella infections are caused by eating contaminated food, especially food from animal origins. One study found that 87% of all confirmed cases of Salmonella were foodborne, with 10 percent from person-to-person infection and 3% caused by pets. …
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