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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
October 06, 2021 • Case News
Famous Anthony's Restaurant Hepatitis A Outbreak
Marler Clark is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak linked to Famous Anthony's Restaurant in Roanoke, Virginia. Currently, food safety lawyers at Marler Clark represent 28 of the victims in this outbreak. …
October 06, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 06, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 06, 2021 • Outbreaks
October 04, 2021 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Food Regulatory and Quality Assurance Summit (2021)
The food safety attorneys at Marler Clark were invited to present to a group of 400 participants. This group included the Vice President and Director of Regulatory Affairs, the Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, Senior in House Counsel and the Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance. …
October 01, 2021 • Outbreaks
September 30, 2021 • Case News
How To Find Out if You Have Salmonella
How to find out if you have Salmonella Salmonella bacteria can be detected in stool. In cases of bacteremia or invasive illness, the bacteria can also be detected in the blood, urine, or on rare occasions in tissues. The test consists of growing the bacteria in culture. A fecal, blood …
September 30, 2021 • Outbreaks
September 28, 2021 • Outbreaks
September 27, 2021 • Outbreaks
How Can You Help Prevent a Hepatitis A Outbreak?
What is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States. This virus is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A does not develop into chronic hepatitis or …
September 25, 2021 • Outbreaks
September 23, 2021 • Outbreaks
What Are the Common Causes of an E. coli Outbreak?
E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks have been linked to red meat (specifically ground beef), alfalfa, clover and radish sprouts, lettuce, and spinach. Other vehicles for outbreaks include unpasteurized juices, yogurt, dried salami, mayonnaise, raw milk, game meats, hazelnuts, and raw cookie dough (likely dried flour). …
September 23, 2021 • Outbreaks
September 09, 2021 • Case News
How Common Is Botulism in the World?
Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium, Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum). …
September 09, 2021 • Case News
Tips To Avoid Contact with Campylobacter
Most Campylobacter infections in humans are caused by the consumption of contaminated food or water. Direct contact with infected animals, including pets, is also a well-documented means of disease-transmission. …
September 09, 2021 • Case News
What Are the First Signs of Norovirus?
Norovirus illness usually develops 24 to 48 hours after ingestion of contaminated food or water. Symptoms typically last a relatively short amount of time, approximately 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Headache and low-grade fever may also accompany this illness. People infected …
September 04, 2021 • Outbreaks
September 04, 2021 • Outbreaks
September 04, 2021 • Outbreaks
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