Lawsuits typically flow from outbreaks of foodborne disease, and the Palmyra bologna E. coli outbreak will probably be no exception. North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, and Ohio, in addition to Pennsylvania, all have residents who have no doubt incurred substantial expense, not to mention significant physical anguish, as a result of contaminated bologna and E.
Jeff Benedict Discusses New Book on Jack In The Box’s 1993 E. coli Outbreak
Today Cattle Network published the latest from freelance writer Chuck Jolley, and it is definitely worth a read. Chuck recently chatted with author Jeff Benedict on his newest book that he has spent the last three years researching. The book delves into the 1993 Jack In The Box E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, and how that
The Importance of Keeping Bagged Leafy Greens Cold
A news study published in the Journal of Food Science is highlighting the food safety importance of keeping leafy greens, such as packaged lettuce salads, at temperatures below 41 degrees F. Commonly thought to be only a freshness issue, the research shows that cold temperature maintenance for leafy greens also significantly reduces the ability for
Rocky Mountain Natural Meats Recalls 66,000 Pounds of Bison Meat for E. coli
Just in time for the 4th of July, Rocky Mountain Natural Meats, a Colorado company, is recalling approximately 66,000 pounds of ground and tenderized steak bison products due to possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly pathogen.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall yesterday after an on-going investigation into
Marler Clark Donates $25,000 to Cold Springs, MN High School
Beyond our own passion in representing those seriously injured in foodborne illness outbreaks, we also enjoy encouraging others to become involved in food safety.
Many readers of FPJ are also aware of our client, Stephanie Smith, who became severely injured following consumption of a hamburger contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. With Stephanie in
E. coli Presence Low Among California’s “Salad Bowl” Region Wildlife Population
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The findings of an E. coli O157:H7 study conducted by the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security at UC-Davis were recently presented by lead author, Michele Jay-Russell, and the results suggest the infamous bacteria is actually not common in California’s "salad bowl" region. As reported by Don Schrack in The Packer:
Over a
New E. coli Reporting Rules for Missouri DNR a Year After Scandal
A year ago, high levels of E. coli in the Lake of the Ozarks went unreported over a busy holiday weekend, for reasons that are still debated. The Kansas City Star eventually reported on the failure to report the issue, and the apparent cover up. Who was to blame still depends on who you ask. It looks
E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce from Single Processing Facility
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated their investigation information today into the developing E. coli O145 outbreak in Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee linked to shredded romaine lettuce sold by Freshway Foods.
To date, there are 23 confirmed and 7 probable cases related to this outbreak from MI, NY, OH, and TN. Among
E. coli in Lettuce – A Study of Yuma Lettuce Production, 2006
With 29 confirmed and probable cases of E. coli O145 infection linked to Freshway brand romaine lettuce, investigators continue their search to confirm the lettuce’s place of origin. A possible answer is the farms in Yuma, Arizona: "A potential location has been identified in Yuma," Kurt Nolte, Yuma County Cooperative Extension director and
Marler Clark, food safety advocates and lawyers, provide consumer informational site on E. coli O145 complication – hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
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Ongoing outbreak and recall of Romaine Lettuce tainted with E. coli O145
Freshway Foods and the Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday. An a press release, Freshway Foods said the E. coli O145 – tainted Romaine Lettuce was sold to wholesalers, food service outlets, in-store salad bars and delis in Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia