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Marler Clark has published 9,582 articles about foodborne illness outbreaks and lawsuits.
October 15, 2012 • Case News
Sunland and Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
The Marler Clark attorneys have filed 2 lawsuits against Sunland and Trader Joe's. The lawsuits were filed on behalf of Massachusetts and North Carolina parents whose children became ill with Salmonella Bredeney infections after eating Salmonella-contaminated Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt. Both children required …
October 15, 2012 • Case News
October 15, 2012 • Case News
October 14, 2012 • Salmonella
On the Border Salmonella Virchow Outbreak Update
Clark County Public Health today lifted the closure order for On the Border restaurant, located at 1505 SE 164th Ave. in Vancouver. The restaurant was closed on October 9 to prevent the spread of salmonella following reports of salmonella cases among restaurant patrons. “We believe there is no longer a …
October 13, 2012 • Salmonella
FDA Finds Salmonella Bredeney in Sunland Plant
The FDA announces that, on October 12, Sunland Inc. expanded its ongoing recall to include raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts sold in quantities from 2 ounces to 50 pounds which are within their current shelf life or have no stated expiration date. Since late September, the FDA, the …
October 13, 2012 • Outbreaks
October 13, 2012 • Outbreaks
October 13, 2012 • Salmonella
Foppen Salmonella Salmon Sickens 550 in Netherlands
One elderly patient has died and 550 people have been sickened in a major salmonella outbreak caused by tainted salmon. The Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment said in a statement Saturday tests have confirmed one death and another fatality is under investigation. The institute announced earlier …
October 12, 2012 • Listeria
Imported Cheese Kills Four in US
On September 14, 2012, Forever Cheese, Inc. issued an expanded recall of all lots and production codes of Frescolina Marte brand ricotta salata cheese and issued a market withdrawal of all cheeses they received that were produced by the Italian cheese exporter. Frescolina Marte brand ricotta salata cheese may also …
October 11, 2012 • Outbreaks
October 11, 2012 • Salmonella
Today’s News: Salmonella at Mexican Restaurant and on Mangoes
On The Border: Lynn Terry of the Oregonian reports this afternoon that the Salmonella outbreak traced to a Mexican restaurant in Vancouver, Washington has continued to grow. Clark County Public Health officials have confirmed 13 cases of salmonella poisoning and 33 probable cases. Three people were hospitalized after eating at …
October 11, 2012 • Listeria
Four Seasons Dairy Recalls Herring Fillets Due to Listeria
Four Seasons Dairy Inc, 255 58th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is recalling Herring Fillets “Atlantic Recipe” in oil in 16.66 ounces/500g because it may 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 weakened …
October 10, 2012 • Outbreaks
On the Border Mexican Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak
A Salmonella outbreak has been traced to food served at On the Border restaurant in Vancouver, WA …
October 09, 2012 • Salmonella
VIDEO: On The Border Mexican Restaurant Salmonella Outbreak
On The Border restaurant has been shut down by Clark County Public Health as it investigates several salmonella cases in customers. Anyone who ate at the restaurant, located at 1505 SE 164th Ave., between Sept. 20 and Oct. 8 and is experiencing symptoms of salmonella should contact a healthcare provider …
October 07, 2012 • Outbreaks
October 05, 2012 • Salmonella
Washington State Finds Salmonella in Peanut Butter
The CDC announced today an increase of 5 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 19 states. The total number is now 35. Eight ill persons have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. 63% percent of ill persons are children under the age of 10 years. A […] …
October 05, 2012 • Listeria
Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria
A Kentucky-based cheese maker is recalling its bleu, brie and tomme varieties because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese of Austin, KY issued a voluntary recall of the three cheeses this week. The affected cheeses were distributed to farmers markets, restaurants, distributors and retail stores in …
October 04, 2012 • Outbreaks
Sunland and Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak - Multistate (2012)
Marler Clark filed 2 lawsuits against Trader Joe's and Sunland, Inc. on behalf of Salmonella outbreak victims who consumed Trader Joe's brand Valencia peanut butter. Those and the claims of additional Salmonella outbreak victims who consumed contaminated products made by Sunland were resolved in late 2012 and early 2013. …
October 04, 2012 • Press Releases
Massachusetts Mother Files Salmonella Lawsuit against Sunland & Trader Joe’s
A lawsuit was filed today against Sunland, Inc. and Trader Joe’s, the manufacturer and retailer who sold Salmonella-contaminated peanut butter products that state and federal public health officials identified as the source of a multi-state Salmonella Bredeney outbreak in September. …
October 04, 2012 • Press Releases
California Couple Sues Cheese Importer after Mother’s Illness, Child’s Premature Birth
A lawsuit was filed against Forever Cheese, Inc., The Aniata Cheese Co., and Cookbook Los Angeles—the cheese importer, distributor and retailer whose Marte brand Frescolina ricotta salata cheese was identified as the source of a multi-state Listeria outbreak in September. The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court …
October 03, 2012 • Outbreaks
Marler: No surprise that FDA finds Poor Sanitary Practices at Chamberlain Farms
“It is really hard to imagine that almost exactly a year after the deadliest foodborne illness outbreak in a century—one that was traced to cantaloupes—we would have another outbreak ... I felt like I was reading the Jensen Farms inspection report all over again." -- William Marler …
October 02, 2012 • Outbreaks
Foppen Dutch Salmon Salmonella Outbreak
Imported smoked salmon is the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has reportedly sickened over 100 Americans. …
October 02, 2012 • Salmonella
Smoked Salmon Salmonella Outbreak Coming to US
AP Update: The Netherlands’ National Institute for Public Health and the Environment said the salmon has been traced to the Dutch company Foppen, which sells fish to many major Dutch supermarkets and to stores around the world, including the United States. The institute said in a statement that around 20 …
September 28, 2012 • Listeria
Listeria Popcorn Recalled
Dale and Thomas Popcorn is voluntarily recalling a limited number of ready-to-eat bags of select flavors of Popcorn, Indiana-brand popcorn products (listed below) because of possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people …
September 25, 2012 • Outbreaks
Marte brand Frescolina ricotta salata cheese Listeria outbreak - Multistate (2012)
The Marler Clark attorneys represent victims of a Listeria outbreak that was traced to Marte brand Frescolina ricotta salata cheese imported by Forever Cheese. The ricotta salata was identified as the source of at least 24 Listeria cases in 13 states between March and October of 2012. …
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