Marler Blog

November 29, 2025

ByHeart Infant Formula went to 21 Countries. Are infants ill? Are they getting the BabyBIG botulism anti-toxin?

The FDA has published the following warning: Consumers worldwide should not use any ByHeart brand infant formula as all ByHeart products are included in this recall. As we know, as of November 26, 2025, a total of 37 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various […]

February 24, 2024

As many as 422 impacted by lead in cinnamon

As of February 13, 2024, FDA has not received any additional confirmed complaints/reports of adverse events potentially linked to recalled product. To date, confirmed complainants, or people for whom a complaint or adverse event was submitted and met FDA’s complainant definition, are between zero and 53 years of age and the median age is one […]

Case News
February 24, 2024

Marler on Salmonella Charcuterie, Salmonella Cantaloupe, Listeria Cheese and E. coli Cheese

It has been a busy few months on outbreaks and recalls. As of February 15, 2024, a total of 87 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 30 states – Arizona 2, California 1, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Florida 2, Idaho 2, Illinois 1, Iowa 2, Kentucky 1, Louisiana 1, Maryland 4, Massachusetts […]

Salmonella
February 20, 2024

With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter Outbreaks and/or Recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell Raw Milk products?

Here is bit(e) of history: Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm LLC – Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks: 2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks:May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk RecallAugust 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall  October 2023 Salmonella Raw Milk Outbreak and […]

E. coli Salmonella +3
February 18, 2024

2023 – 4 Recalls and 2 Outbreaks – not to be confused with 4 Weddings and a Funeral

You have to wonder what the owners of Raw Milk LLC and California State health authorities are thinking. 2023 Raw Farm LLC Recalls and Outbreaks:May 2023 Campylobacter Raw Milk RecallAugust 2023 Salmonella Cheese Recall  October 2023 Salmonella Raw Milk Outbreak and Recall:San Diego County—12 illnesses Orange County—7 illnesses  Here is the 2023-2024 version – E. coli […]

E. coli Salmonella +3
February 17, 2024

New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington hardest hit in Costco and Sam’s Club Salmonella Outbreak

As of February 15, 2024, a total of 87 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 30 states – Arizona 2, California 1, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Florida 2, Idaho 2, Illinois 1, Iowa 2, Kentucky 1, Louisiana 1, Maryland 4, Massachusetts 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 2, Missouri 2, Nebraska 3, New Jersey […]

Salmonella
February 16, 2024

Raw Milk LLC, a.k.a Organic Pastures, linked again to an E. coli outbreak

Here we go again: Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm Recalls and Outbreaks 2006-2024 Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020 I will always remember this kid I represented in the 2006 E. coli Outbreak: Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls and Outbreaks: September 2006 Raw Milk E.coli Outbreak: 6 ill/2 […]

E. coli Salmonella +3
February 15, 2024

More children with lead poisoning linked to tainted cinnamon

Food Safety News reports that in the past week, the number of children affected by extremely high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches has grown. On Feb. 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of Feb. 9, it had received reports of 101 confirmed cases, 284 probable cases, and […]

Case News
February 15, 2024

Charcuterie from Costco and Sam’s Club tied to 87 Salmonella illnesses

It would be unusual to see Salmonella it a processed product like this.  However, FSIS indicates that there was possibly under-processing which could account for the failure to kill Salmonella. 87 is likely the tip of the iceberg as the CDC reports that there are nearly 40 additional cases for each one counted. Do not to […]

Salmonella
February 13, 2024

More food products with Rizo-Lopez Cheese recalled due to Listeria illnesses and deaths – Marler Clark retained by victims

FDA has been notified of additional companies who have issued public notifications or recalls for products linked to the Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. dairy recall that were sold at retail locations. Products from the following announcements have been added to the table of recalled products below.  More information about recalled products, including descriptions, sizes, and UPCs […]

Listeria
February 12, 2024

As 26 sick with Listeria dozens of products with cheese being recalled

FDA has been notified of additional recalls on 2/8/2024 for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. On 2/8/2024, The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for: More information about recalled products, including descriptions, sizes, and UPCs or “best by” dates are […]

Listeria
February 12, 2024

Marler Clark investigates Salmonella Outbreak linked to Costco and Sam’s Club

As of January 17, 2024, a total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states – Arizona 2, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Idaho 1, Illinois 1, Kentucky 1, Maryland 1, Michigan 1, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nebraska 3, New Jersey 1, New York 4, Ohio 11, Oregon […]

Salmonella
February 08, 2024

US Hepatitis A Outbreaks have sickened 44,947, hospitalized 27,469 and killed 424 – all preventable by a Vaccine

Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024: Hardly a week goes by that there is not yet another announcement of a hepatitis A positive employee putting co-workers, customers and the restaurant brand at risk. There have been illnesses, deaths, thousands of customers […]

Hepatitis A
February 06, 2024

Deadly Listeria Cheese Outbreak began in 2014

As of February 6, 2024, a total of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 11 states: Arizona 4, California 8, Colorado 4, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Oregon 1, Tennessee 2, Texas 2, Washington 1. Two deaths have been reported, one from California and one from […]

Listeria
January 31, 2024

Lead and Chromium in Applesauce – what a damn mess

Chromium and Lead in Applesauce has impacted over 400 in the US As of January 30, 2024, the FDA has reported a total Complaint/Adverse Event Report: 90. Report Date Ranges: October 17, 2023 – January 16, 2024
States with Complaint/Report: AL (1), AR (1), AZ (1), CA (1), CT (1), FL (1), GA (2), IA (1), […]

Case News
January 31, 2024

After 15 dead Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak declared over

In the United States, the Salmonella Sundsvall outbreak linked to cantaloupe from Mexico has been declared over.  The outbreaks sickened 407 people in 44 states. Six deaths were reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first reported the outbreak on November 17. Of the 362 patients with information available, 158 were hospitalized.  Illnesses started from […]

Salmonella
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