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Marler Clark has published 9,582 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
February 23, 2013 • Salmonella
Herbal Tea Recalled Due to Salmonella
A brand of herbal tea sold in B.C. is being recalled and consumers are advised not to drink it because of the potential of salmonella poisoning. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning about Tega brand Organic Lemon Hibiscus Green Rooibos Herbal Tea. It says the product that …
February 22, 2013 • Hepatitis A
If you met a Bartender at Hooters in North Carolina, get a Hepatitis A Shot
Residents of Mecklenburg County: The Mecklenburg County Health Department at 249 Billingsley Road will offer the following clinic hours for walk-in service: • Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 22 […] …
February 22, 2013 • Salmonella
Why are we trying to kill our dogs with Salmonella?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Kasel Associates Industries Inc. is recalling all pet treats it manufactured from April 20 through Sept. 19, 2012 due to potential contamination with Salmonella. Kasel has issued three previous recall notices for specific products manufactured during this time period. The move …
February 22, 2013 • Salmonella
Almonds must be Pasteurized – most of the time
AP reports that an appeals court ruled Friday that federal officials have the authority to require that all California almonds be treated for salmonella following outbreaks linked to almonds from the state. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a lower court …
February 22, 2013 • Listeria
Blue Crab, Maine Lobster, Lobster and Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Spread Recalled
GoldCoast Salads, a Naples Florida firm, is voluntarily recalling Blue Crab Spread, Maine Lobster Spread, Lobster and Shrimp Spread, and Smoked Salmon Spread that may be contaminated with Listeria. The Blue Crab Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/14/13 B. The Maine Lobster Spread being recalled is coded EXP 2/16/1 …
February 21, 2013 • Outbreaks
Marler, Clients Praise Justice Department for Indictment of Peanut Corp. of America Officials
Bill Marler, the nation’s leading lawyer representing victims of foodborne illness outbreaks, praised the U.S. Justice Department today for indicting former Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) officials for their part in a nationwide Salmonella outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says resulted in 714 Salmonella cases and …
February 20, 2013 • Case News
Hooters and Whiskey Warehouse Hepatitis A Exposure
Patrons of a Hooters restaurant in Concord and a Whiskey Warehouse in Charlotte, NC were exposed to hepatitis A in February, 2013 …
February 20, 2013 • Outbreaks
February 20, 2013 • Listeria
MKG Provisions Recalls Smoked Salmon
MKG Provisions of Miami, FL is recalling Atlantic Smoked Salmon Batch# 1768 consisting of several brands of products listed below which have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with …
February 19, 2013 • Hepatitis A
North Carolina Hepatitis A Peril
A bartender who worked at both Charlotte Whiskey Warehouse and Concord Hooters suffered from the Hepatitis A virus and was serving food and drinks, but not touching the food, health officials said. The dates, times and locations of concern include: The Hooters on February 7th or 8th, from 10:30 a.m …
February 14, 2013 • Salmonella
Salmonella Heidelberg Chicken Strikes Again
Since June 4, 2012, a total of 124 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Heidelberg have been reported from 12 states. Most of the ill persons have been reported from two states, Washington (56) and Oregon (38). At this time, CDC is not releasing the names of the other states until it is […] …
February 14, 2013 • Listeria
Perfect Pasta Inc.,Recalls Listeria Tainted Roast Beef
Perfect Pasta Inc., an Addison, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 315 pounds of ready-to-eat roast beef products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The following product is subject to recall: 5-lb. packages of “GINA FULLY COOKED …
February 14, 2013 • Outbreaks
Foster Farms Chicken Salmonella Outbreaks
A multi-state Salmonella outbreak has been traced to Foster Farms chicken products. …
February 14, 2013 • Salmonella
Chicken Common in Salmonella Heidelberg Outbreak
According to the Albany Oregon Tribune, in 2012, Oregon saw 56 cases of Salmonella Heidelberg, which is a marked increase over previous years. All people reportedly have recovered from their illnesses; there have been no deaths associated with the outbreak. During 2007-2011, there was an average of 27 annual reported …
February 13, 2013 • Outbreaks
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February 09, 2013 • Listeria
Listeria Cheese Battle: Another Death in Australia, New Rules in U.S. and Canada
According to Australian health authorities, a 68-year-old New South Wales man died from listeriosis late last month linked to the cheese made from pasteurized milk that has caused the death of two others and a miscarriage. A further 23 people have also been infected with listeriosis. Yesterday, the U.S. Food …
February 08, 2013 • Case News
Ambassel Ethiopian Restaurant E.coli Outbreak Lawsuit
Marler Clark filed a lawsuit against Ambassel Ethiopian restaurant in Seattle's Central District that was found to be the source of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in February 2013. The lawsuit was filed in King County Superior Court (13-2-15592-3 SEA) on behalf of two Seattle women who were patrons of …
February 08, 2013 • Events & Speaking Engagements
University of Washington Transatlantic Risk & Regulation Conference (2013)
University of Washington hosted Bill Marler from 12:00 - 1:00 PM to speak on the subject, "When can Civil Litigation be Used as a Tool to Change Policy and Behavior." …
February 07, 2013 • Case News
Ike's Restaurant, Jouni Meat, and Gab Halal Foods Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit
On February 11, 2013, Marler Clark filed the first Salmonella lawsuit associated with an outbreak traced to ground beef produced by Jouni Meat and Gab Halal Foods of Macomb County, Michigan. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 2 sisters who ate raw kibbeh purchased from Ike's Restaurant and became …
February 06, 2013 • Events & Speaking Engagements
International Environmental Health Labs and Australian Meat Producers (2013)
Bill Marler spoke at the International Enviornmental Health Laboratories facility to visiting Australian Beef producers on the subject, "Liability for Exportors of Beef to USA." …
February 04, 2013 • Press Releases
Sisters Sue Macomb County Restaurant and Meat Supplier in Salmonella Case
Two Michigan-based meat suppliers and a restaurant were named as defendants in a Salmonella lawsuit brought by Seattle-based Marler Clark. The lawsuit was filed in Macomb County Circuit Court on behalf of Macomb County residents M.T. and S.J.—two of at least nine Michigan residents who were part of a 16-person …
January 31, 2013 • Salmonella
WSU Professor Researches Salmonella Bacterium
Go Cougs. …
January 30, 2013 • Events & Speaking Engagements
The Produce Marketing Association Board of Directors (2013)
Bill Marler spoke to 40 executives from all aspects of the international produce world in Austin, TX on "How to Improve Shared Accountability for Food Safety Across the Entire Produce Supply Chain." …
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