GBS (Guillain Barre Syndrome), HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome), IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and RA (Reactive Arthritis) – Food Poisoning Alphabet Soup
Guillain-Barré (ghee-yan bah-ray) syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system includes the cranial nerves (except the optic [eye] nerve), the spinal nerves, and the autonomic nervous system that governs involuntary actions. The central nervous system is the spinal cord and
Staph aureus forces Bologna Recall
Zweigle’s Inc., a Rochester, N.Y., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,997 pounds of bologna products that may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
* Cases containing two 10-pound packages of “PRICE CHOPPER German Brand Bologna
Attorney Bill Marler Uses Social Media to Support Wisconsin Public Unions
Food safety attorney Bill Marler is using social media to encourage other law firms to show support for public union employees in Wisconsin. Marler is closing his law firm early Friday as a gesture of solidarity and as a protest against the state’s efforts to reduce collective bargaining power for Wisconsin public union employees.
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Hartmann slides on contempt of court charge
Raw milk bad boy Mike Hartmann has managed to do the raw milk movement a general disservice over the course of the last year. His products have sickened over a dozen people with E. coli O157:H7 and campylobacter, and he has defied the State of Minnesota at pretty much every opportunity, despite running
A History of Nut Recalls and Outbreaks
March 2011 – Skippy Peanut Butter: Salmonella
Unilever United States, Inc. today announced a limited recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
December 2010 – Tropical Nut & Fruit: Salmonella
Tropical Nut & Fruit of Charlotte, NC, is voluntarily recalling all its products containing walnuts supplied by Atlas Walnuts, LLC after November 16, 2010 because they have the potential to contain Salmonella.
December 2010 – Multistate DeFranco and Sons In Shell Hazelnuts
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was associated with eating DeFanco and Sons in-shell hazelnuts (also known as filberts) that had been purchased from bulk bins in grocery stores or in a repacked form sold from November 2, 2010 to December 22, 2010 in multiple states and Canada.
August 2010 – AustiNuts: Salmonella
AustiNuts Wholesale, Inc. is issuing this voluntary recall of pistachio kernel products due to a recall that was issued by its supplier California Delights, Inc. who issued a recall for two shipments of pistachio kernels received by AustiNuts Wholesale, Inc. in July 2010 due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella
August 2010 – Aunt Patty’s: Salmonella
GloryBee Foods, Inc., of Eugene, Oregon is voluntarily recalling Aunt Patty’s brand 5-pound bags of Whole Raw Pistachios and 25 lb. boxes of Specialty Commodities brand Whole Raw Pistachios Kernels, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
January 2010 – Harris Teeter Farmers Market: Salmonella
Hines Nut Company has initiated a recall of 270 packages of Pine Nuts, packaged under the brand name Harris Teeter Farmers Market. The Pine Nuts were purchased from Red River Foods in Camarillo, CA, and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
January 2010 – Parkers Farm: Listeria
Parkers Farm, Inc. of Coon Rapids, Minnesota today expanded the previously announced recall of products to include all date codes because they have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
Restaurant Inspections Online – who has them and who does not?
At Marler Clark we have been working on ways to keep consumers informed on issues of Food Safety. That is why we have all the below “bug” websites and why I sponsor specifically Food Safety News (FSN) and the Foodborne Illness Outbreak Databse. It is ultimately the free market – consumers being aware of companies with good and bad food safety histories – that will help make food safer in the long run by having consumers vote with their pocketbooks.
We thought we would add one more portal of information (it will likely be placed over at FSN) for consumers by listing all the websites we (my staff) could find on restaurant scores.
It is still a work in progress, and I would love any feedback on places that have been missed. It is clear some states, counties and cities are more interested in inspections and more willing to put the information on the web.
Happy eating – links below:Continue Reading Restaurant Inspections Online – who has them and who does not?
William Marler to receive Seattle University Professional Achievement Award
Professional Achievement: To recognize exceptional achievement in the professional arena
William Marler, ‘87
William Marler is an accomplished and highly respected attorney who is recognized as national expert in food borne illness litigation. Marler has been a major force in food safety policy in the United States and abroad. His advocacy for better food regulation
Food poisoning outbreak at Merle’s in Evanston, Illinois
Clostridium perfringens has caused an outbreak of food poisoning illnesses at Merle’s BBQ in Evanston, Illinois, sickening more than 30 people. Actually, the implicated meal was catered by Merle’s for the parent/teacher conferences at Haven Middle School on Feb. 16. “The outcome of the investigation revealed unsafe food handling and temperature storage at both Merle’s
New Market Poultry Recalls Chicken
New Market Poultry, a New Market, Va., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,339 pounds of ice-packed, whole chicken products that may be adulterated due to leaking cooler condensate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The problem was identified Feb. 24, 2011 when the company discovered product under USDA retention