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Marler Clark has published 9,580 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
October 25, 2025 • E. coli
Marler Clark history of E. coli and Cheese
Marler Clark has represented victims in several high-profile E. coli outbreaks linked to contaminated cheese. The firm’s history with these cases primarily involves raw-milk cheeses, but its broader work covers many foods. Key lawsuits involving cheese Related raw dairy cases The firm’s work on E. coli illnesses from raw cheese …
October 04, 2025 • Press Releases
William Marler - more than just a trial lawyer
From courtrooms to Congress, Bill Marler transformed the pain of foodborne illness victims into a catalyst for change, forcing leaders to confront the human cost of foodborne illness. His relentless pursuit of accountability reshaped food safety law and inspired a cultural shift toward prevention, transparency, and compassion for those affected …
September 20, 2025 • Press Releases
Something else to worry about – Hepatitis E
Hepatitis E is a viral infection that primarily affects the liver and is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is primarily transmitted through the **fecal-oral route**, like hepatitis A. While the virus is most associated with contaminated drinking water, it can also be transmitted through …
September 07, 2025 • Press Releases
What are the 10 most dangerous foods?
Certain foods around the world are renowned for their danger due to toxicity, difficulty in preparation, or potential for foodborne illness. Here are some of the most dangerous foods: …
September 07, 2025 • Salmonella
Home Delivered meals sicken 16 with Salmonella in Arkansas 1, California 3, Connecticut 1, Georgia 2, Illinois 1, Minnesota 2, Missouri 3, Texas 1, Washington 1, Wisconsin 1
Arkansas 1, California 3, Connecticut 1, Georgia 2, Illinois 1, Minnesota 2, Missouri 3, Texas 1, Washington 1, Wisconsin 1. CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to certain home delivery meals made by Metabolic Meals. Do not eat affected Metabolic Meals products while the investigation is […] …
September 06, 2025 • Firm News
Metabolic Meals Salmonella Outbreak – What you need to know.
Meals has resulted in 16 reported illnesses and 7 hospitalizations across 10 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the outbreak on September 5, 2025, and is advising consumers to throw away affected products. …
August 31, 2025 • Press Releases
Who is Bill Marler?
Bill Marler is a prominent food safety lawyer in the United States, known for his advocacy in foodborne illness cases and his efforts to improve food safety standards. Here’s an overview of his background, career, and contributions to food safety. …
August 31, 2025 • Publications
Is Listeria the most deadly Foodborne Pathogen?
The deadliest foodborne pathogen is often considered to be Listeria monocytogenes[1], particularly due to its high mortality rate among vulnerable populations. While there are several pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses, Listeria has a significant impact on public health due to its severity and the populations it affects. …
August 31, 2025 • Hepatitis A
Pepper Creek Pizza & Pasta and Sea Monkey Coffee linked to Hepatitis A
Vancouver Coastal Health is notifying people who consumed food from a second location on the Sunshine Coast — Pepper Creek Pizza & Pasta (4330 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt) — about a possible exposure to hepatitis A between July 31-Aug. 14; and Aug. 23-29, if they consumed salads from this location …
August 30, 2025 • E. coli
E. coli linked to Child’s Death
Really well done investigation by Tennessee DOH – however, yet another example of a DOH NOT telling a victim of the cause of their illness. I made the call to the family of the child that died today. I do not understand why DOH would not have done this? Background …
August 30, 2025 • Listeria
Chicken Fettuccine with Listeria sickens 17 with 3 dead
As of June 18, 2025, a total of 17 cases have been reported from 13 states. Of the 11 people interviewed, 7 reported eating precooked meals, and 4 (57%) specifically reported eating chicken fettuccine alfredo. Of 17 people with information, 16 (94%) were hospitalized and there are 3 deaths attributed to listeriosis. There is one […] …
August 30, 2025 • Listeria
Beans recalled after 11 with Listeria
As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Anatum have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, 2025. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. In May 2025, FDA collected samples of frozen sprouted mat […] …
August 30, 2025 • Salmonella
Salmonella eggs sicken 100
As of August 27, 2025, a total of 95 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 14 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from January 7, 2025, to July 26, 2025. Of the 80 people with information available, 18 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Total Illnesses: 95 Hospitalizations: 18 […] …
August 10, 2025 • Case News
What is Giardia?
Giardia is a microscopic parasite that causes giardiasis, an intestinal infection. This parasite is a single-celled organism known as a protozoan, specifically from the genus *Giardia*. Infection with Giardia can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, and fatigue. …
August 08, 2025 • Press Releases
Marler Clark files first Federal Listeria Lawsuit in Multi-State Shake Outbreak - Family never told by Public Health of the link to the Outbreak
Bainbridge Island, WA – A Listeria lawsuit was filed on behalf of Emman Wills on behalf of her deceased husband John against Lyons Magnus and Prairie Farms Dairy. The Wills Family is represented by Marler Clark, the Food Safety Law Firm. The complaint was filed in State Court in Conta …
August 02, 2025 • Cyclospora
August 02, 2025 • Salmonella
Sprouts recalled due to Salmonella Outbreak
As of July 16, 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Anatum have been reported from 10 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from October 22, 2024, to June 24, 2025. Of 9 people with information available, 4 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. In May 2025, FDA collected samples of frozen sprouted mat […] …
August 02, 2025 • Listeria
Dried Fruit recalled due to Listeria
Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC is recalling Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack 15 count boxes, UPC 1 93968 50900 2 due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with …
August 02, 2025 • Botulism
Botulism risk in Uneviscerated Fish
KRASNIY OKTYABR INC. USA. of BROOKLYN, NY, is recalling its “ARAL SILVER VOBLA” brand “ARAL”, because the product was found to be uneviscerated. The fish were distributed nationwide through retail stores. The product comes in a clear plastic vacuum packaged bag with a blue label, containing two whole fish inside …
August 02, 2025 • E. coli
E. coli prompts Raw Milk recall
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns consumers to immediately discard Byers Organic Dairy brand raw milk purchased between July 8 and July 10, 2025, with sell-by dates of July 22 and July 23, 2025. Routine milk samples were tested and confirmed to be contaminated with Shigatoxin-producing E. colibacteria. Milk was sold in plastic half-gallon and gallon […] …
July 27, 2025 • Publications
What are the ten most frequently asked questions about food poisoning.
What are the common causes of food poisoning? Common causes of food poisoning include bacteria (such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria), viruses (like Norovirus), parasites (such as Giardia), and toxins produced by certain foods. Contaminated water, undercooked meat, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and improper food storage are frequent sources. …
July 09, 2025 • Case News
Salmonella in South Florida grower’s produce hospitalized woman, lawsuit claims
Booneville, Mississippi’s Casey Langston Lott of Langston & Lott is Jackson’s lead attorney while Marler Clark’s Bill Marler out of Washington is pro hac vice counsel. Kroger issued a recall on whole cucumbers from Bedner on May 21, covering May 14 through May 21. But Jackson’s lawsuit says she bought …
July 02, 2025 • Publications
Chico advises no swimming at Sycamore Pool; high bacteria levels reported
CHICO, Calif. — The City of Chico is asking the public to avoid using the Sycamore Pool in after heightened levels of bacteria were discovered upon testing. Bill Marler, a Seattle-based attorney who specializes in foodborne illness, said he is representing the family of the child who was hospitalized and …
June 26, 2025 • Events & Speaking Engagements
Food and Drug Law Institute (2025)
Bill Marler was invited to present with a panel of litigators who had experience with food related class action cases. The topic discussed was entitled, Food Litigation Update: Emerging Trends in Class Actions and Product Liability Cases. …
June 13, 2025 • Press Releases
Marler Clark files first federal cucumber lawsuit against grower linked to two Salmonella outbreaks
A Salmonella lawsuit was filed on behalf of Brandi Jackson against Bedner Farm Inc., in the Southern District of Mississippi Northern Division. Ms. Jackson is represented by Marler Clark, the Food Safety Law Firm, and local counsel Langston & Lott, PLLC. of Bonneville, MS …
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