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April 28, 2026

It's Time to Get the S*%! Out of Chicken: Declare Salmonella an Adulterant

We did it with E. coli in hamburger. The sky didn’t fall. Here’s why we must do it again — and finish the job. Bill Marler, the foodborne illness litigator, has spent more than thirty years suing food companies on behalf of people who got sick — and died — …

April 26, 2026

Hepatitis A and the Food Service Industry: A Case for Universal Vaccination

Hepatitis A is a liver disease spread primarily through contaminated food and water, and through the fecal-oral route. It is, in plain terms, a disease of hygiene and poverty. It thrives where handwashing is inadequate, where workers can't afford to call in sick, and where access to healthcare is limited …

April 26, 2026

Our Babies Deserve Better: It's Time to Fix Infant Formula Safety

Powdered infant formula is not crackers. It is not cereal. For many babies, it is the only food they consume. A parent who opens a can of formula and mixes it with water for their newborn is placing absolute trust in the company that made it and the government that …

January 15, 2026

What is Infant Botulism? Will the ByHeart Botulism Outbreak count be more than 51?

What is Infant Botulism? Infant botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by the ingestion of Clostridium botulinum spores, which can grow in the intestines of infants (typically those under one year old) and produce a potent toxin. This condition usually occurs when infants consume contaminated foods, particularly honey …

November 23, 2025

What do Parents and Doctors need to know during the ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak

If parents suspect their child or a doctor suspects a child has developed infant botulism, particularly in relation to consuming ByHeart formula or any other food source, it’s important to take the situation seriously. Here are several key points parents and doctors should be aware of: …

November 18, 2025

What is Hepatitis E? Can it be Foodborne?

Hepatitis E is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV), which typically results in an acute, self-limiting illness. It is a significant public health concern, particularly in parts of the world with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, where large outbreaks often occur. In developed …

November 12, 2025

Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, Files First Infant Formula Botulism Case

Bainbridge Island, WA – A lawsuit was filed today in court on behalf of Stephen and Yurany Dexter, parents of E.D.( a minor), against ByHeart, Inc. The Dexter’s are represented by Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm and O’Steen, MacLeod & Combs PLC of Phoenix, Arizona. The case was …

October 25, 2025

Why is E. coli Dangerous in Raw Milk Cheese?

E. coli is dangerous in raw milk cheeses because raw milk can contain harmful bacteria like Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that are not killed by the cheese-making process, and can cause severe illness or death. Pasteurization, a heat treatment process, is the only way to reliably kill these germs …

October 04, 2025

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

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

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: …

August 31, 2025

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 08, 2025

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 …

June 13, 2025

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 …

April 17, 2025

Marler Clark files multiple E. coli lawsuits

Today, Marler Clark Inc. PS, The Food Safety Law Firm, filed two Indiana and one Missouri federal E. coli O157:H7 lawsuits against Taylor Farms on behalf of two children and one adult woman who all suffered hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) – acute kidney failure – due to E. coli O157:H7 …

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