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November 16, 2021 • Outbreaks
What to know during an E. coli Outbreak
Escherichia coli (E. coli) are members of a large group of bacterial germs that inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and other warm-blooded animals. Most strains—or serotypes—of E. coli do not cause disease in humans, but the toxic serotypes can cause serious illness and even death. The most common toxic …
November 11, 2021 • Outbreaks
November 10, 2021 • Outbreaks
What you need to know during a Salmonella Outbreak
The Salmonella bacteria can be present in uncooked or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or unpasteurized (raw) dairy products, as well as other foods contaminated during harvest, production, or packaging. Recent outbreaks have been linked to contaminated peanut products, alfalfa sprouts, and cantaloupe. …
November 10, 2021 • Outbreaks
What you should know during a Hepatitis A outbreak
Hepatitis A is a contagious disease that is transmitted by the “fecal – oral route,” either through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water. Food-related outbreaks are usually traced to food that has been contaminated by an infected food handler. Fresh produce contaminated during cultivation, harvesting, processing, and distribution has …
November 07, 2021 • Case News
The Long-Term Physical Effects of Campylobacter
Although most cases of Campylobacteriosis are self-limiting, up to 20% have a prolonged illness (longer than 1 week) or a relapse, and 2 to 10% may be followed by chronic sequelae. Typical symptoms of Campylobacter infection include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, and muscle pain. Such infections can also …
November 07, 2021 • Case News
Where in the World Is Norovirus Commonly Found?
Humans are the only host of norovirus, and norovirus has several mechanisms that allow it to spread quickly and easily. Norovirus infects humans in a pathway like the influenza virus’ mode of infection. In addition to their similar infective pathways, norovirus and influenza also evolve to avoid the immune system …
November 07, 2021 • Outbreaks
Essential Procedures to Prevent Botulism Outbreaks
Botulinum toxin is heat-labile, or unstable if heated to a certain temperature, and can be destroyed if heated and held at 80 degrees Centigrade (176 degrees Fahrenheit) for ten minutes or longer. …
November 07, 2021 • Case News
Things that could have given you Listeria
Listeria is a common presence in nature, found widely in such places as water, soil, infected animals, human and animal feces, raw and treated sewage, leafy vegetables, effluent from poultry and meat processing facilities, decaying corn and soybeans, improperly fermented silage, and raw (unpasteurized) milk. …
October 23, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 21, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 21, 2021 • Press Releases
First Salmonella Lawsuit filed against Onion Supplier
(San Antonio, Texas) The 1st lawsuit has been filed by Ching-yi Ortiz, on behalf of her minor A.O., against Success Foods Management Group, LLC., Torchy’s Tacos and ProSource Produce, LLC.. In this Salmonella lawsuit linked to onions, the plaintiff is represented by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, and …
October 20, 2021 • Outbreaks
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October 18, 2021 • Outbreaks
Brixx and Barley Salmonella Outbreak and Litigation - New York (2019)
The Salmonella attorneys at Marler Clark, represented 16 victims in this outbreak. They successfully settled all claims, recovering wage loss and medical expenses as well. On August 13, a lawsuit was filed by Marler Clark, the Food Safety Law Firm and Heisman, Nunes and Hull against Brix on the Beach …
October 15, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 15, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 14, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 10, 2021 • Case News
What are the common symptoms of an E. coli infection?
The hemorrhagic colitis caused by 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 be …
October 10, 2021 • Case News
How long do food poisoning symptoms last?
Three major foodborne illnesses account for nearly two-thirds of all infections Norovirus, Campylobacter and Salmonella. The Food Safety Attorneys at Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of food poisoning outbreaks. …
October 08, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 06, 2021 • Case News
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