The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been pushing for over a decade to get out the message on the risk to at risk-populations of contracting the Listeria bacteria from cold cuts of meat, such as hot dogs and deli meat. The CDC urges those over the age of 50, and especially those over 65
Rainbow Acres distributed raw milk in violation of federal law
FDA seeks permanent injunction against Pennsylvania dairy
The Justice Department, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Daniel L. Allgyer, owner of the Rainbow Acres Farm, in Kinzers, Pa., for distributing unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk for human consumption in interstate commerce.
The complaint, filed
KCTS – “How Safe is your Burger” nominated for Emmy – Food Safety Attorney, William Marler, Profiled
In an odd sense of coincidence on the timing of the release of the book “Poisoned” – The True Story of the E. coli Outbreak that changed the way American’s Eat (pre-order at Amazon)– KCTS’s – “How Safe is your Burger” has been nominated for Emmy. Another story I was involved in got the
Class Action Dropped Against Taco Bell
The ABA journal reports this morning that Taco Bell views the decision as vindication, report CNN and the Associated Press. According to a statement by Taco Bell, the suit was dropped without any payments to the plaintiffs, and without any changes to Taco Bell’s products or advertising.
The statement quotes Taco Bell chief executive officer
You Tube Marler Clark Channel – The Food Safety Law Firm
We have been uploading newer videos over the last several weeks – See: The Marler Clark Channel.
Food Safety Attorney to Receive Seattle University Professional Achievement Award
On Tuesday, April 5, food safety attorney Bill Marler will be honored with the 2011 Seattle University Professional Achievement Award as part of the university’s annual Alumni Achievement Awards Celebration. Marler earned his law degree from the Puget Sound University School of Law, which was later acquired by Seattle University, in 1987.
Marler has represented
China Seeks to Improve Food Safety Perception with New Assessment System
China has had its fair share of food safety issues over the past several years (remember the 300,000 kids sickened and at least 6 killed by melamine-tainted milk?), resulting in a global negative perception over the safety of Chinese-made food products.
In response to concerns over the safety of its food supply, it
FSU study faults restaurant washrooms – Norovirus, Hepatitis A and E. coli Risk
The Fayetteville Observer reports on a recent study by Fayetteville State University that “found that 87 percent of public restrooms surveyed in the city were configured in such a way that washed hands could be re-contaminated in seconds by touching faucets and door handles.”
Students surveyed 245 public restrooms in the city, including restaurants, government
William Marler gets Superb 10.0 Rating with Avvo
Avvo, a recent entry into the attorney rating market was kind enough to give William Marler a:
If You Suspect You Are Sick With A Foodborne Illness, Call Your Local Health Department
When it comes to efficient and effective outbreak detection, it is well understood that local and state health departments rely on the complaints of the public. In conjunction with culture-confirmed lab test notification, public complaints make health departments aware of possible foodborne illnesses emerging within a given community. Until recently, however, the strength of the