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November 10, 2022
November 09, 2022
South African mother loses newborn to listeriosis in 2018 Tiger brand polony outbreak
The Tiger Brands polony listeriosis outbreak began at the start of 2017 and was officially declared over in September 2018 with 1,065 confirmed cases and at least 218 deaths. Marler Clark, the listeria attorneys, became involved as of counsel, providing guidance and resources to the South African law firm litigating these cases. …
November 09, 2022
The World’s Largest and Deadliest Listeria Outbreak is turning 4 in March
In this article, Bill Marler, a Listeria attorney, writes about the 2017 and 2018 largest and deadliest outbreak of listeriosis to occur in South Afriica. The outbreak was caused by contaminated polony, a ready-to-eat, processed meat product. Ready-to-eat, processed meats are a well-known vehicle for listeriosis outbreaks (Thomas et al. …
November 08, 2022
16 days hospitalized: Summer E. Coli outbreak linked to Wendy's takes a toll on Michiganders
The Marler Clark, E. coli attorneys represent 48 victims of the Wendy's E. coli outbreak. A total of 109 people from six states, including New York, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania, were known to be infected from July 26 to Aug. 17. Michigan had the greatest number of cases with 67 …
October 23, 2022
A 2020 Cyclospora Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with health departments in 14 states and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), investigated a national outbreak of Cyclospora in the summer of 2020. …
October 23, 2022
October 20, 2022
The Cyclospora Outbreak of 2022: A Quick Guide
Latest Information The number of reported cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis illnesses has increased by 260 cases since the last update on August 25, 2022. Cases continue to be reported. As of September 28, 2022, 1,060 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in people who had no history of international travel during …
October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022
Chai recalled due to Botulism risk
Marietta, GA, September 29, 2022 – The Chai Box announced a recall of 16 oz glass bottles Chai Concentrate Mix, UPC 7 93611 81925 2 and 64 oz plastic bottles of Chai Concentrate Mix UPC 7 93611 81926 9 and 16 oz glass bottles Unsweetened Chai Concentrate Mix, UPC 79361181925 …
October 03, 2022
Over 1,000 with Cyclospora with no know source
Cyclosporiasis illnesses are reported year-round in the United States. However, during the spring and summer months there is often an increase in cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States (i.e., “domestically acquired”). The exact timing and duration of these seasonal increases in domestically acquired cyclosporiasis can vary, but reports tend to …
September 27, 2022
Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce Cucumber Outbreak
Marler Clark, the Salmonella Lawyers, filed 12 lawsuits and were retained by over two dozen families. As of October 14, 2015, 71 more ill people were reported from 23 states. Illnesses that occurred after October 21, 2015 might not have been reported yet. A series of events occur between the …
September 27, 2022
Chipotle E. coli Outbreak (2015)
The initial, larger STEC O26 outbreak was first detected by public health officials in Washington and Oregon through local foodborne disease surveillance. In late October 2015, officials in those states detected an increase in illness and after interviewing ill people, they determined that illness was likely linked to eating at …
September 07, 2022
Bread recalled over Botulism risk
King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus. …
September 07, 2022
Salmonella tainted mushrooms recalled
Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC of Capitol Heights, MD is recalling 4 types of packages of its “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with …
September 07, 2022
Beef Jerky recalled due to Listeria
Magnolia Provision Company, Inc., a Knoxville, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 497 pounds of beef jerky products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. …
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Symptoms of Salmonella Infection
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include painful abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever. Salmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe …
What Are the Symptoms of Listeria Infection?
The infection caused by Listeria can vary from mild to severe. Only a small percentage of persons who ingest Listeria fall ill or develop symptoms …
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