Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of E. coli outbreaks and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The E. coli lawyers of Marler Clark have represented thousands of victims of E. coli and other foodborne illness infections and have recovered over $700 million for clients. Marler
Seattle Evergreens E. coli Outbreak Hits 13
Update (December 6, 2019):
We’ve identified additional cases linked to this outbreak. All of these cases occurred between November 8-15, 2019. For more information, view the foodborne illness disclosure for this outbreak.
- Cases: 13
- Hospitalizations: 3
- Deaths: 0
- Status: Investigation is ongoing
- Locations:
Evergreens restaurants:
- Pioneer Square (106 1st Ave S, Seattle)
- University District
FDA Update on yet another Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
Over 100 sick, over 50 hospitalized with 10 with kidney failure.
Recommendation: FDA, CDC, and state health authorities are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7 in the United States. Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback evidence indicates that romaine lettuce from the Salinas, California growing region is a likely source of this outbreak.
Another Romaine Disaster – 102 Sick, 58 Hospitalized, 10 with Kidney Failure in 23 States
Since the previous update on November 26, an additional 35 ill people have been reported. As of December 2, 2019, a total of 102 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from 23 states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from September 24, 2019, to November 18, 2019. Ill people
More Flour recalled over E. coli
UNFI announced today a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Wild Harvest® Organic All-Purpose Flour, Unbleached, with a Code of AA BEST IF USED BY 010820 CC 15:58 and UPC Code 711535509158. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of E. coli. During routine FDA sampling of the five-pound bag
E. coli positive prompts another flour recall
Hodgson Mill of Effingham, IL, announced today a voluntary national recall of specific lots of its Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour (5 lb.)
We are taking this voluntary precautionary step because of the potential presence of pathogenic E. coli which was discovered through sampling raw uncooked flour. Hodgson Mill has not received any confirmed reports
What to know during and after the romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak
Bottom Line – “When in doubt, throw it out!”
We have been fielding a large number calls over the past couple of weeks from people concerned that they may have E. coli caused by the consumption of romaine lettuce.
Also, calls have been coming in from people with romaine lettuce recently purchased wanting to know
So, what’s with Salinas, Wisconsin, leafy greens and E. coli?
In Wisconsin, 21 of the 67 ill in 2019 and 47 of the 205 in 2006 – what gives?
The good news/bad news of being in the middle of leafy green E. coli outbreaks for the last few decades is that you can remember random facts. I was struck yesterday by the fact that nearly
Bill Marler, E. coli Advocate: Romaine Industry needs to put Consumers First
CDC and FDA announce more illnesses in another E. coli Outbreak tied to leafy greens.
“With more illnesses, now with at least six with acute kidney failure, it is past time for the leafy green industry to put the health, safety and lives of consumers first,” said Marler Clark managing partner, Bill Marler. “Since the
Close to home: Seven E. coli cases potentially associated with Seattle Evergreen’s Restaurants
Cases appear not to be linked to the growing E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Seattle King County Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) potentially associated with four Evergreens restaurants in Seattle. Six of seven people who became ill during November 10–15, 2019, ate dishes containing raw vegetables,