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 […]

June 25, 2022

When did Daily Harvest first learn that its French Lentil + Leek Crumbles were causing Liver Failure?

On April 28, 2022, Daily Harvest announced the launch of Crumbles, a versatile plant-based crumble made entirely from real ingredients like lentils, nuts, seeds, and vegetables. Of note, some “influencers” received the product earlier and became part of the statistics of the hundreds with severe liver disfunction.  A key question is when Daily Harvest was made […]

Case News
June 23, 2022

After 470 reports of illnesses, Daily Harvest recalls French Lentil + Leek Crumbles

According to the FDA, Daily Harvest has voluntarily recalled all French Lentil + Leek Crumbles due to consumer reports of gastrointestinal illness and potential liver function issues.  From April 28 to June 17, 2022, approximately 28,000 units of the recalled product were distributed to consumers in the continental United States through online sales and direct […]

Case News
June 23, 2022

What to do if you have been or are sick after eating French Leek and Lentil Crumble

Protect your heath. Seek prompt medical care. DO NOT, as Daily Harvest suggested, “to dispose of it.” The product can be tested for pathogens, allergens and chemicals. Do not eat the product. Report your illness to the FDA.  Here are the links:  Phone the FDA Main Emergency Number at 866-300-4374 or phone the Consumer Complaint Coordinator for your state or […]

Case News
June 22, 2022

FDA: Another infant death likely linked to Abbott formula

According to press reports, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it was notified of one more infant death in January potentially related to Abbott Laboratories’ baby formula and the agency has started a probe. Abbott initiated a recall of its infant formula products and closed its Michigan plant in February after reports […]

Case News
June 22, 2022

FDA adds two Salmonella Outbreaks to chart of Mystery Investigations

Today the FDA added two new Salmonella Outbreaks that have sickened 53 to its investigation chart. No other information – type of product or states of illness were added. Three other outbreaks – 2 Listeria and 1 E. coli O157:H7 (sickening a total of 41) are also listed as products not identified. Strawberries have been […]

E. coli Salmonella +2
June 22, 2022

What’s up at Daily Harvest French Lentil + Leek Crumbles

Just received this from a client that received it from Daily Harvest – Please do not dispose the evidence – we can connect you to a lab that will test the product. We are presently testing a dozen samples. Hi __________, I want to make sure you have the latest update on our voluntary recall […]

Case News
June 22, 2022

Is another mystery food poisoning outbreak brewing?

According to several news reports and social media posts, a popular meal delivery service has recalled a lentil-based food product after days of customers posting online about gastrointestinal issues they faced after they ate the French Lentil + Leek Crumbles meal.  Daily Harvest posted a recall statement on its website Sunday. NBC News viewed an email it […]

Case News
June 16, 2022

The last four FSIS outbreaks – two Salmonella and 2 E. coli – unsolved – Why?

Why no recall? Why no manufacturer named? How many sickened?

E. coli Salmonella
June 15, 2022

FDA Active Investigations: Listeria, E. coli, Hepatitis A and Salmonella

The FDA has identified a Hepatitis A outbreak linked to strawberries and a Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter. However, two Listeria outbreaks and an E. coli outbreak links remain elusive. And, the dry cereal outbreak, well, that one is a mystery.

E. coli Salmonella +2
June 10, 2022

CDC adds 1 Hepatitis A illness to Strawberry Outbreak

Of 28 with Hepatitis A in the United States and Canada, 17 have been hospitalized. We filed the first Hepatitis A Complaint – ArthurBrown – Complaint 6.2.22 Final WDM – To Be Filed As of May 31, 2022, a total of 18 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A have been reported from 3 states – California (16), […]

Hepatitis A
June 09, 2022

No new numbers, yet, in Salmonella Peanut Butter and Hepatitis A Strawberry Outbreak

Salmonella Peanut Butter Total Illnesses: 16 Hospitalizations: 2 Last Illness Onset: May 1, 2022 States with Cases: Arkansas (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Massachusetts (1), Missouri (2), Ohio (1), North Carolina (2), New York (1), South Carolina (1), Texas (2), Virginia (1), Washington (1). The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are […]

Salmonella Hepatitis A
June 08, 2022

The United Sates has a hepatitis A problem

We are understandably focused on the recent hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic strawberries that has sickened at least 27 in the United States and Canada. However, in the United States we have had a nationwide hepatitis problem since 2016. Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following […]

Hepatitis A
June 06, 2022

Petting Zoos and County and State Fairs – a Toxic and Deadly Mix

I was reminded about the below post when I saw this headline this morning; California pays out more than $4 million to settle lawsuit stemming from E. coli outbreak: Bill Marler, a Seattle attorney with decades of experience in food safety law who has represented dozens of families with loved ones sickened by E. coli […]

E. coli HUS
June 05, 2022

WHO reports: Mystery Hepatitis Illnesses strike at least 650 children world-wide

Outbreak at a glance: Six hundred and fifty probable cases of acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children have been reported to WHO from 33 countries in five WHO Regions between 5 April and 26 May 2022. The aetiology of this severe acute hepatitis remains unknown and under investigation; the cases are more clinically severe […]

Hepatitis A
June 05, 2022

Santé Publique: Buitoni Pizza E. coli outbreak over in France after 56 sickened, 48 with HUS with 2 deaths

As of 04/05/2022, 56 confirmed cases have been identified, of which 54 are linked to STEC O26 strains, and 2 to STEC O103 strains. These 56 cases occurred in 55 children and 1 adult, who presented symptoms between 18/01/2022 (week 3) and 05/04/2022 (week 14) (Figure 1). The epidemic peak is in week 7 (14/02 […]

E. coli HUS
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