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 […]
A few weeks ago I posted "Seems to be backsliding on E. coli in meat" after seeing at least three recent E. coli O157:H7 outbreaks tied to the consumption of red meat. As I said before, from 1993 to 2002, most of the E. coli cases we did were from tainted hamburger. Since 2002, most […]
The Fresno County Health Department said there are now eleven confirmed cases of E. coli in Fresno County. On Thursday, May 31st, investigators are still looking for the source of the bacteria. The Health Department has inspected the “Meat Market” in Northwest Fresno. Meat from the company may have been served at several private parties […]
The CDC’s publication, Moribidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) released today includes a summary of the ConAgra peanut butter Salmonella outbreak investigation. The report states in part: In February 2007, a case-control study with 65 patients and 124 controls was conducted to identify the food item associated with illness; the majority of interviews were completed […]
Dale Yurong of KFSN Action News first told this story Monday night. Now it appears that there is a common link between three groups of illnesses. See full story – excerpt below: Leann Beck was one of six people admitted to the hospital to be treated for E. coli. She says she got sick days […]
According to the Fresno Bee, Fresno County health investigators are looking for the food source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least six people who attended private parties in the past two weeks. Five of the six who became ill ate food at the same party on May 19, said Fresno County […]
China food boss sentenced to death The former head of China’s food and drug safety regulatory body has been sentenced to death for corruption. Zheng Xiaoyu was convicted by a court in Beijing on charges of taking bribes and dereliction of duty, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Tuesday. On the same day officials […]
As you may remember, the FDA and Con Agra made the original Peanut Butter recall announcement on February 14, 2007. Now the “official” CDC culture-confirmed (through urine, stool or blood) Salmonella Tennessee cases are 481 related to Peter Pan and Great Value. The dates of onset of illness according to the below chart is August […]
State health officials warned Thursday that alfalfa sprouts sold by a Northern California company to stores and restaurants in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria. The company, Salad Cosmo USA Corp., of Dixon, announced a voluntary recall after routine tests found salmonella in alfalfa seeds. “Consumers, especially infants, young children […]
Hi, this is Remy Morritt. I have to keep saying to myself, “Don’t look down!” I am here at MarlerClark law office. Today is career day at my school, Assumption St. Bridget, and I decided I would like to see what a lawyers life would be like. Luckily, Bill Marler is a friend of my […]
I was wondering why 2006 and 2007 have been the busiest years at Marler Clark. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention have stated that the rate of some foodborne illnesses such as E. coli and salmonella in the United States are on the rise. A new report released by the United States government finds […]
Todd Blackinton of KPVI Channel 6 of Pocatello reported on the grief of the Allgood family in – Closure: Family Heals After Son Dies From Spinach As a father of three, I cannot imagine the grief of losing a child. Jeff Allgood, Kyle’s Father: “it’s a roller coaster. Every day is a little different.” Day […]
Looking to the Future Following Taylor’s example, notice must be served to producers and other food processors that E. coli, Salmonella, and other foodborne pathogens will be classified and treated as adulterants. In addition, the same kind of comprehensive Risk Management System should be established and implemented, along with criminal and civil penalties for violations. […]
Learning From the Past So how can we ensure that the gains in food safety already made are preserved and the new problems addressed? Based on my many years of experience with the issues, here are some recommendations: It took a nationwide crisis, and the horrible deaths of several young children, for the US to […]
I’m not sure exactly why I posted this picture – I see Peter going for the chest of gold. Both he and Captain Hook are balanced on my window ledge on the 66th floor looking out on the bay on another rainy, Seattle day. Somewhat sums up my day talking and emailing to lawyers on […]