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Marler Clark has published 9,580 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.

January 15, 2026 • Press Releases

What is Infant Botulism? Will the ByHeart Botulism Outbreak count be more than 51?

What is Infant Botulism? Infant botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by the ingestion of Clostridium botulinum spores, which can grow in the intestines of infants (typically those under one year old) and produce a potent toxin. This condition usually occurs when infants consume contaminated foods, particularly honey …

December 24, 2025 • E. coli

E. coli and Teriyaki do not mix

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157 (called STEC) associated with food from Tokyo Stop Teriyaki. We are aware of five King County residents who have gotten sick with the same type of STEC using DNA fingerprinting (whole genome sequencing or WGS) after eating food …

December 24, 2025 • Salmonella

Raw Oysters with Salmonella Telelkebir sicken 64 in 22 States

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to identify the food source of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Telelkebir infections. Epidemiologic data show that oysters may be contaminated with Salmonella and may be making …

December 24, 2025 • Botulism

ByHeart Botulism Cases hold at 51

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and other state and local partners, continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of infant botulism. Epidemiologic and laboratory analyses indicate that ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula is the source …

December 16, 2025 • Publications

How a rare drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from Botulism

Marler Clark represents 31 families whose infants have been sickened by Botulism in ByHeart infant formula. The botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart formula has sickened at least 39 babies across in 18 states since August — and showed the value of the treatment made from blood plasma donated by a …

December 15, 2025 • Publications

What a top food safety expert won’t order for dinner

Marler, an attorney who lives outside Seattle, was in town for a court hearing involving several people allegedly sickened by romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli. It was fairly routine litigation in his long career of suing companies over foodborne illnesses, including some of the biggest outbreaks in the country …

December 14, 2025 • Firm News

Largest Botulism Outbreaks in the last 50 Years

Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by the neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The most common forms of botulism include foodborne botulism, infant botulism, and wound botulism. Significant outbreaks and cases of botulism have occurred over the past 50 years. Here are some of the largest …

December 14, 2025 • Listeria

Cheese Recalled due to Listeria Risk

Two cheeses are being pulled from shelves at a few Connecticut stores due to listeria concerns ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Ambriola Company, which produces certain Boar’s Head products, has issued a recall for their Locatelli Pecorino Romano cheese and grated cheese due to the potential presence of listeria monocytogenes …

December 14, 2025 • E. coli

E. coli Outbreak likely linked to Petting Zoo – Again

Will Humble, Executive Director, AZ Public Health Association, joined “Arizona Horizon” to share how changes in the State Health Department have led to health concerns, and how illnesses are seemingly tame for this time of year. The series of E. coli cases that occurred (possibly linked to State Fair petting …

December 14, 2025 • Botulism

Botulism Outbreak hits 51 Babies

States with illnesses: Arizona 5, California 12, Idaho 2, Illinois 2, Kentucky 1, Massachusetts 2, Maine 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 3, North Carolina 2, New Jersey 1, Ohio 1, Oregon 4, Pennsylvania 1, Rhode Island 1, Texas 8, Virginia 1, Washington 2 and Wisconsin 1. Illnesses occurred from December 2023 through December 2025. ByHeart infant […] …

December 14, 2025 • Salmonella

Vega Farms Eggs linked to Salmonella Outbreak in California

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers and businesses not to eat, serve or sell recalled in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms, Inc. Consumers should throw recalled eggs away or return to place of purchase for a refund, and businesses should not sell or serve recalled eggs …

December 11, 2025 • Publications

Bill Marler: The Lawyer Who Changed the Way America Thinks About Food Safety

When most people think about food safety, they picture government agencies, health inspectors, or warning labels on packaging. But behind some of the biggest changes in America’s food system is one man whose pursuit of justice turned tragedy into nationwide reform: Bill Marler, widely regarded as the most influential food …

December 10, 2025 • Publications

Mom Recalls 'Heartbreaking' Experience of Her Son Being Hospitalized with Infant Botulism amid Formula Recall

Marler Clark , The Food Safety Law Firm represents the Mazziotti family in the ByHeart infant formula outbreak. The Massiotti's story is featured in People Magazine. One mom is sharing her experience after her baby boy was hospitalized with infant botulism amid the ByHeart infant formula recall. Amy Mazziotti, a …

November 23, 2025 • Press Releases

What do Parents and Doctors need to know during the ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak

If parents suspect their child or a doctor suspects a child has developed infant botulism, particularly in relation to consuming ByHeart formula or any other food source, it’s important to take the situation seriously. Here are several key points parents and doctors should be aware of: …

November 18, 2025 • Press Releases

What is Hepatitis E? Can it be Foodborne?

Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV), which typically results in an acute, self-limiting illness. It is a significant public health concern, particularly in parts of the world with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, where large outbreaks often occur. In developed …

November 15, 2025 • E. coli

Twin Sisters E. coli Outbreak hits 10

November 13, 2025 One additional Washington resident has been added to this outbreak, bringing the total to 10 cases – 9 Washington residents and 1 Oregon resident. All cases report illness onsets before the cheese was recalled on October 24, 2025. November 6, 2025 Samples of Twin Sisters Creamery cheese have tested positive for two […] …

November 15, 2025 • Botulism

Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, Files First Infant Formula Botulism Case

Bainbridge Island, WA – A lawsuit was filed today in court on behalf of Stephen and Yurany Dexter, parents of E.D.( a minor), against ByHeart, Inc. The Dexter’s are represented by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm and O’Steen, MacLeod & Combs PLC of Phoenix, Arizona. The case was …

November 08, 2025 • Botulism

Infant Formula recalled over Botulism

Epidemiologic data The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states: Arizona, California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas (2), Washington. […] …

November 02, 2025 • E. coli

E. coli in Cheese sickens at least 3

Two Whatcom County residents are known to have been sickened, and test results showed a genetic link between their illness and Twin Sisters Creamery products. An additional case in Oregon has also been genetically linked. One is a child under five years old, and two are adults. One person was …

November 02, 2025 • Salmonella

Salmonella tied to Moringa Leaf Powder Outbreak

As of October 31, 2025, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 7 states – Florida 2, Kansas 2, Michigan 1, North Carolina 1, New York 1, South Carolina 1, Virginia 3. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. Of 11 people with […] …

November 02, 2025 • Listeria

Poultry industry pushes back after report shows salmonella is widespread in grocery store chicken

A new report based on government inspection documents shows salmonella is widespread in U.S. grocery store chicken and turkey products. But because of how the pathogen is classified, the federal government has no authority to do much about it. When inspectors find a plant has exceeded the salmonella standard, there …

October 25, 2025 • Press Releases

Why is E. coli Dangerous in Raw Milk Cheese?

E. coli is dangerous in raw milk cheeses because raw milk can contain harmful bacteria like Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that are not killed by the cheese-making process, and can cause severe illness or death. Pasteurization, a heat treatment process, is the only way to reliably kill these germs …

October 25, 2025 • Firm News

Raw Milk Cheese E. coli Outbreak History

Based on reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several E. coli outbreaks in the last 20 years have been linked to raw cheese in the United States. Outbreaks linked specifically to raw cheese …

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