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 […]
Iowa State is taking heat from Beef Products Inc., (BPI) because the University was about to send us 1650 pages of documents at a cost of $2,175.44. We are not withdrawing our request for those documents and will be intervening to help protect Iowa State’s and the public’s interests. Below is the research paper that […]
Shortly before the New York Times article, “Safety of Beef Processing Method Is Questioned,” was published, we sent a request to the Iowa State University and Dr. James S. Dickson PhD, asking for all documents related to research on the ammonia beef products sold by Beef Products Inc., (BPI). The University informed us that they […]
If we can elect this guy Senator to kill Health Care Reform: Perhaps the President should listen to me on Food Safety Reform and Health Care: President Obama once said: "There are certain things only a government can do. And one of those things is ensuring that the foods we eat are safe […]
Last week within minutes of Nestle’s press release announcing E. coli O157:H7 positives in samples of finished cookie dough (that did not leave its plant), I posted “Nestle to use heat-treated flour – moves to become industry leader in product safety.” Today, Marion Nestle (no relationship) shot my an email with the article from Food […]
According to Fox 6 News in Milwuakee, an investigation is underway in the Village of Belgium in Ozaukee County. They’re trying to find out what’s making children in one area seriously sick. FOX 6 Reporter Myra Sanchick brings you the latest on an E. coli scare in Ozaukee County:
Marler’s Baker’s Dozen 1. Tattoo on a body part that you use everyday FSIS’s Mission Statement: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and […]
I need to hand it to the FSIS, I am beginning to loose track how often its recall notices go out on either a Friday night or on a holiday. They sure have learned to get bad news out when no one is watching. Kudos to press manipulation 101. I used to know the FSIS […]
According to Meatingplace.com: The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a new directive for inspection program personnel on how to do routine sampling of ammoniated beef products for E. coli O157:H7. The agency did so in the wake of a Dec. 30, 2009, story in The New York Times, examining the products manufactured […]
E. coli O157:H7 is blamed for 73,000 illnesses and 61 deaths in the United States annually (not all from red meat). In the last two years, about 44 million pounds of beef has been recalled for E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Thousands of our friends and neighbors have been sickened and dozens have died. So it […]
My oldest daughter is a budding photographer. Here is a story that ran in our local paper this AM – "Photography students giving back to inspirational BHS class" – email me if anyone who attends the show wants a print or two. "Bainbridge High School senior Morgan Marler has organized a photo show at Andante […]
Is “Made in US” safe? Or, is it a trade war? When I was a kid in the early 60’s, I recall that goods stamped “Made in Japan” meant cheap, and also sub-par in quality and "Made in US" meant the best. Interesting how that has changed (compare Japanese made cars to those in US […]
I will match up to $10,000 to the Red Cross for Haiti. Please tweet me @bmarler the amount of your donation. On Monday I will send in my match. See video below:
As most might know (perhaps from a previous post), the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) stated mission renders it “responsible for ensuring that the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.” FSIS operates as part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). To […]
Chris Martin, then age seven, developed an E. coli O157:H7 infection in September 2006 following consumption of raw milk. He was hospitalized beginning on September 8, suffering from severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including bloody diarrhea. Shortly thereafter, he developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). In an effort to properly treat his rapidly deteriorating condition, Chris was moved […]
I have always had a love/hate relationship with my Alma Mater. I was admitted conditionally (low GPA), but wound up receiving three Bachelor Degrees (Political Science, English and Economics), while at the same time being the first and only student elected to the Pullman City Council. In my spare time I found the time to […]