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September 25, 2012 • Press Releases
Forever Cheese and Peterson Co. Sued by Seattle Woman
Marler Clark filed a lawsuit yesterday against New York-based Forever Cheese, the importer of Listeria-contaminated Marte brand Frescolina ricotta salata cheese that federal public health officials have determined is the source of a 15-person Listeria outbreak. The lawsuit, which also names Washington state-based cheese distributor Peterson Company as a defendant …
September 25, 2012 • Salmonella
One person in Minnesota linked to multistate outbreak of Salmonella in peanut butter
Consumers advised to not eat Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter with Sea Salt One person in Minnesota is part of an ongoing multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney infections associated with Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt, state health officials said today. The Minnesota …
September 24, 2012 • Outbreaks
September 24, 2012 • Press Releases
Marler Clark Sues Cantaloupe Distributor & Farm Auditor in Louisiana
Marler Clark filed a lawsuit Friday on behalf of the sons of a Baton Rouge woman who died as a result of a Listeria infection she contracted during last year’s outbreak linked to cantaloupes grown by Colorado-based Jensen Farms. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Baton Rouge …
September 23, 2012 • Salmonella
Maryland (1 case), Massachusetts (3 cases), Minnesota (1), New York (1 case), North Carolina (1 case), Pennsylvania (2 cases) and Rhode Island (1 case) linked to 18 State, 29 Illness, Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter Salmonella
According to the FDA, Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with Sea Salt is likely link to the 29 Salmonella bredeney illnesses that have been reported from 18 states. According to eFoodAlert, CDC has not released a list of affected states; however, some of the states have issued …
September 23, 2012 • Outbreaks
September 22, 2012 • Listeria
Fresh Express Recalls Listeria Romaine
Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 9 oz. Leafy Green Romaine Salad with the expired Use-by Date of September 16 as a precaution in an unlikely event that consumers may still have the expired salad in their refrigerators. The recall was necessitated by a positive test …
September 21, 2012 • Outbreaks
Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter is source of a 20-state Salmonella outbreak. …
September 21, 2012 • Salmonella
Trader Joe’s the Link in Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreak – 29 Sick
Although its named as a “natiowide” outbreak, so far only Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Maryland and Rhode Island have announced illnesses. Who can forget the last two peanut butter Salmonella outbreaks: ConAgra Peter Pan & Great Value Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuit – Nationwide (2006-2007) Peanut Corporation of …
September 21, 2012 • Case News
September 21, 2012 • Case News
September 21, 2012 • Listeria
Listeria Cheese Outbreak Spreads to California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington
According to the CDC, as of September 20, 2012, a total of 15 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from 12 states and the District of Columbia. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: California (1), Colorado (1), District of Columbia (1), Maryland (3), […] …
September 20, 2012 • Listeria
Lunds and Byerly’s Recalls Listeria Chicken
Lunds and Byerly’s have recalled some chicken products because of a potential for contamination with a dangerous strain of listeria, the grocery chain reported Thursday. Listeria monocytoges was found in a recent supply of poultry used to make marinated chicken breasts, chicken kabobs and chicken meal kits, prompting the grocery …
September 20, 2012 • Listeria
Kroger Recalls Listeria Tainted Spinach in 15 States
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Family of Stores in 15 states is asking customers to check their refrigerators for certain Kroger Fresh Selections Tender Spinach 10 ounce packages (UPC: 0001111091649) with a “best if used by” date of September 16. This product, supplied by NewStar Fresh Foods LLC, is being recalled …
September 19, 2012 • Case News
Daniella Mango Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
Marler Clark filed a Salmonella lawsuit against Splendid Products, distributor of Salmonella-contaminated Daniella mangoes, in September of 2012. The law firm represents victims of a 15-state Salmonella Braenderup outbreak that was traced to Daniela brand mangoes after 121 people who had eaten or been exposed to the mangoes became ill …
September 19, 2012 • Case News
Chamberlain Farms Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits
Marler Clark filed 3 lawsuits against Chamberlain Farms on behalf of victims of a 2012 Salmonella outbreak traced to the farm's cantaloupes. The law firm is pursuing claims on behalf of additional victims of the Salmonella outbreak. At least 270 people nationwide were diagnosed with Salmonella infection after consuming cantaloupe …
September 18, 2012 • Salmonella
Aliano’s Ristorante In Illinois Link in Salmonella Outbreak
The Beacon News reports that the Kane County Health Department has confirmed it is conducting a food-borne illness investigation at Aliano’s Ristorante, a downtown Batavia, Illinois Italian restaurant that opened a year ago. Tom Schlueter, health communications coordinator for the Health Department, said Tuesday there have been six cases of …
September 18, 2012 • Recalls
Attorney Bill Marler on Cheese Recall for Listeria: “Pasteurization is not a Guarantee of Safety"
“We focus so much attention on preventing foodborne illness by pasteurizing milk and cheeses. This is a good reminder that just post-pasteurization contamination is as much a risk to consumers as contamination prior to pasteurization,” said food safety advocate and attorney Bill Marler. “Something went wrong in processing this cheese—be …
September 18, 2012 • Press Releases
Salmonella Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Daniella Mango Victim
Marler Clark, filed a Salmonella lawsuit against Splendid Products the distributor of Daniella mangoes that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Center for Disease Control and Prevention have identified as the source of a nationwide Salmonella Braenderup outbreak in August 2012. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of 92- …
September 18, 2012 • Events & Speaking Engagements
The Nation's Restarurant News (2012)
Speaking to 15 major restaurant chain purchasing and quality assurance food safety executives, Bill Marler addressed the subject, "The Rocky Ford Listeria Canteloupe Outbreak - The Good, the Bad, the Ugly." …
September 18, 2012 • Press Releases
Cantaloupe Listeria Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Louisiana Victim’s Family
The attorneys of the Seattle-based Food Safety Law Firm, Marler Clark, and McMichael, Medlin, D'Anna, Wedgeworth & Lafargue filed a Listeria lawsuit against Frontera Produce, the distributor of cantaloupes that the FDA identified as the source of a nationwide Listeria outbreak in September 2011; Primus Group, a company that provided …
September 14, 2012 • Salmonella
Splendid Daniella Salmonella Mangoes Link in California, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin
Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that mangoes are a likely source of this outbreak. On August 29, Splendid Products of Burlingame, California issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Daniella brand mangoes because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria …
September 13, 2012 • Salmonella
Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky Hit Hard in Salmonella Cantaloupe Outbreak
A total of 270 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Typhimurium (240 persons) and Salmonella Newport (30 persons) have been reported from 26 states. The number of ill persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium identified in each state is as follows: Alabama (16), Arkansas (6), California (2), Florida (1), Georgia […] …
September 11, 2012 • Listeria
Listeria Illnesses in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia Prompt Cheese Recall
Three deaths reported. Collaborative investigation efforts of local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that imported ricotta salata cheese is the likely source of this outbreak. On September 10, 2012, Forever Cheese, Inc. recalled one lot of Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination …
September 11, 2012 • Case News
Forever Cheese Frescolina Ricotta Salata Listeria Outbreak
Ricotta Salata cheese is the source of a multi-state Listeria outbreak. 20 Listeria cases and 4 deaths have been attributed to the consumption of the ricotta cheese. …
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