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Marler Clark has published 5,658 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
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December 06, 2021 • Outbreaks
Toddler Sickened in Salmonella Salami Outbreak is Represented by Marler Clark, the Nationwide Food Safety Law Firm
(Santa Ana, CA) The first lawsuit has been filed by Marler Clark and Fredric L. Gordon against Euro Foods, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, d/b/a Citterio USA, in the recent Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- outbreak linked to salami sticks. Marler Clark, the Salmonella attorneys, represent Michelle Wernli and Evan Aldrich, on behalf …
December 06, 2021 • Outbreaks
Marler Clark Files Lawsuits in Nationwide Salmonella Onion Outbreak
(Boise, ID) Three lawsuits have been filed against Prosource Produce, LLC, on behalf of victims of a nationwide Salmonella outbreak linked to onions which sickened nearly 900 people. Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, represents Ronald Wood, Ching-Yi Ortiz, on behalf of her minor son, and Jennifer Luhm, on …
December 06, 2021 • Case News
December 04, 2021 • Case News
What are the common causes of Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a communicable disease that often spreads from person to person. Person-to-person transmission occurs via the “fecal-oral route,” while all other exposure is generally attributable to contaminated food or water. Food-related outbreaks are usually associated with contamination of food during preparation by a hepatitis A-infected food handler. The …
December 04, 2021 • Case News
Identifying and Preventing Listeria
Listeria (pronounced liss-STEER-ē-uh) is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. These bacteria multiply best at 86-98.6 degrees F (30-37 degrees C), but also multiply better than all other bacteria at refrigerator temperatures, something that allows temperature to be used …
December 04, 2021 • Case News
The effects of Cyclospora on your Body
Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, loss of appetite, nausea, low-grade fever, and fatigue. In some cases, vomiting, explosive diarrhea, muscle aches, and substantial weight loss can occur. The time between exposure and illness onset is usually about one week …
December 03, 2021 • Outbreaks
November 23, 2021 • Publications
Politico - The Bubbling Salmonella Food Fight
THE COMING FIGHT OVER SALMONELLA: There hasn’t been a high-profile fight over food safety in Washington in a while, but that might be about to change. Consumer advocates are upping their pressure on USDA to declare certain strains of salmonella as adulterants, essentially rendering them illegal in meat and poultry …
November 19, 2021 • Outbreaks
November 19, 2021 • Outbreaks
November 19, 2021 • Outbreaks
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. …
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