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 […]
According to a press release this morning, Consumer Reports’ latest tests of packaged leafy greens found bacteria that are common indicators of poor sanitation and fecal contamination, in some cases, at rather high levels. The tests, which were conducted with financial support from the Pew Health Group, assessed for several types of bacteria, including total […]
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution and AP, over 100 victims of last year’s nationwide salmonella outbreak will split $12 million as part of a bankruptcy settlement with the insurer of the company linked to the illnesses. The attorney for the bankruptcy trustee, Atlanta attorney Alan Maxwell said Monday the money comes from an insurance […]
Kelsey Wittenberger and Erik Dohlman of USDA’s Economic Research Service just published an interesting report on the 2008-2009 Salmonella Peanut Butter Outbreak – Outlook Report No. (OCS-10a-01) 18 pp, February 2010. I was a bit surprised at their conclusion: The 2009 foodborne illness outbreak linked to Salmonella in peanut products resulted in one of the […]
I have the honor to speak, along with Alan Maxwell, at GMA’s Food Claims and Litigation Conference about "Recent and Emerging Tends," in Austin, Texas on February 23. Click on below to see the outline Alan and I put together:
I am spending the day reviewing the President’s 2011 Budget for where food safety is heading. Here is an outline from the Budget Narrative. I am still working on the actual numbers. Food Safety and Inspection Service Enhances Food Safety. The President’s Budget takes important steps to improve the safety of the Nation’s supply of […]
The recall is being expanded as a result of a confirmed finding of Salmonella in an unopened salami product reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. According to FSIS release, Daniele International Inc., an establishment with operations in Pascoag and Mapleville, R.I., is expanding its January 23 recall to include approximately 17,235 pounds of […]
Clearly, I focus on the financial (and emotional) impacts on the customer victims in food poisoning cases. However, losses to business – directly or indirectly – do happen. In many outbreaks the financial losses to business and industry can be exponentially higher. My second speech in Dubai will focus on all financial impacts. Click on […]
Sunday’s Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) said it all: “Blakely peanut illness: Little has changed since scare.” Not only has Food Safety taken a back seat to nearly everything else in Washington DC, but the political theater that is always Washington has accomplished nothing in bringing justice to those 700, nor the families of the 9 […]
I have had a good run the last 30 days or so on limited travel. Next week that all changes. During the month of February, I will be in Phoenix, Atlanta, Madison, Washington D.C., New York and Dubai either litigating foodborne illness claims, pressing for food safety legislation or giving a speech or three or […]
The CDC reports that a total of 202 individuals infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Montevideo have been reported from 42 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 (1), AL (2), AZ (5), CA (30), CO […]
Date: February 8, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Great Hall – Memorial Union – Madison, Wisconsin Sponsor: Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE), Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS), Office of Corporate Relations Overview: William Marler has built his firm, Marler Clark, into a national powerhouse of foodborne illness litigation. In […]
Although officials from USDA, FSIS and FDA remain silent, as has Daniele Salami, both CIDRAP and Food Safety News reported Rhode Island Health Officials have named Wholesome Spice as the likely source of the Salmonella-tainted black pepper that has sickened 189 in 40 states. However, the country of origin of the black pepper is still […]
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Or, Why the Silence of the Steaks and Perjury of the Peppers? Everyone (in my world) has been following the two latest government and business food mishaps that have poisoned many of our fellow citizens over the last several months. The first mishap, linked (apparently, in part) to blade-tenderized steaks from National Steak and Poultry […]
Tip o” the blog to www.efoodalert.com for posting the update FAQ’s from Daniele: Daniele, Inc. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: Why is this product being recalled? A: Samples of the black pepper used to coat some of our products have tested positive for salmonella. A sample of the recalled product has been linked to an […]