The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
I always enjoy going to DC (always the wannabe politician) – especially in the Spring (cherry blossoms) and when Congress is on recess. I am also looking forward to speaking at the Grocery Manufacturers Association Litigation Conference on April 7 and 8, 2010 in Washington DC. My topic, “Secrecy, Costs, Criminal and Claimants,” is intended […]
The American Public Health Association celebrates National Public Health Week this coming week. The association wants to create “a place where everyone has access to health care and services, where we’re celebrated for embracing healthy lifestyles, and our communities and neighborhoods make it easy for us to make healthy choices.” Perhaps one way to celebrate […]
The CDC reports 252 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Montevideo, which displays either of two closely related pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) patterns, have been reported from 44 states and District of Columbia since July 1, 2009. The number of ill persons identified in each state with this strain is as follows: AK […]
We have been in the process of updating all of our bacterial, viral and foodborne illness informational websites (our “about” sites). Click below: Post-diarrheal hemolytic uremic syndrome (D+HUS) is a severe, life-threatening complication that occurs in about 10 percent of those infected with E. coli O157:H7 or other Shiga toxin- (Stx-) producing E. coli. D+HUS […]
Phil Brasher, dean of food and agriculture reporters, gave our new foodborne illness outbreak database a nice “shout-out:” The nation’s top private food regulators, otherwise known as the Marler Clark law firm out of Seattle, are putting together a database for tracking food-borne illness. That’s something you might think the government would do, but it […]
For those with access to Minnesota Rules of Court: Key Rules – Volume IIA – Federal – 2010, you will find a copy of the Complaint beginning on page 538 – 542. Good to be used as an example.
Hawaii Health officials said today that Peppa’s Korean BBQ on South King Street in Honolulu agreed to remain closed until it completes corrective actions that meet department requirements. In the meantime, extensive sanitation measures are being taken. The department is continuing to investigate seven cases of E. coli O157:H7 infections that broke out over a […]
We nearly have all the "bugs" worked out. Please take the time to play with it and shoot me an email (bmarler@marlerclark.com) with your comments. Click on below to get there – site is www.outbreakdatabase.com.
Reactive Arthritis refers to a group of arthritic diseases that includes a subset formally know as “Reiter’s Syndrome” The old term Reiter’s syndrome has fallen into disfavor. In recent medical literature Reiter’s Syndrome is simply referred to as Reactive Arthritis which may or may not be accompanied by extraintestinal manifestations. Reactive Arthritis is the name […]
Rosemary Parker, a.k.a "raw milk lady," of the Kalamazoo Gazette reported today on the expanding raw milk outbreak. According to Rosemary, an outbreak of campylobacter bacteria that causes diarrhea and fever has spread to three states and is linked to raw milk from the same dairy, according to state officials. Three cases of campylobacter infection […]
A lot of my blog followers and subscribers have been following the story of Linda Rivera and her fight against the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. As you might recall, Linda has been hospitalized since May 2, 2009 – yes, almost 11 months. She has suffered kidney and liver failure. She has suffered seizures and has […]
Hepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States (Fiore, 2004). It is one of five human hepatitis viruses that primarily infect the human liver and cause human illness. Unlike hepatitis B and C, hepatitis A doesn’t develop into chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, which are both potentially fatal conditions; however, infection […]
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act – Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to regulate food, including by authorizing the Secretary to suspend the registration of a food facility. Requires each food facility to evaluate hazards and implement preventive […]
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