The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
Marler Blog
October 29, 2025
Good on Maple Leaf – learning from the past is a good way of preventing a bad future
Years ago – it might have been its first Symposium (never invited back), I was a speaker on the topic of “why it is a bad idea to poison your customers.” The Maple Leaf Listeria outbreak occurred in 2008, causing 23 deaths and 57 confirmed illnesses. The outbreak was linked to deli meats produced at the company’s […]
Listeria
October 26, 2025
We really should get Salmonella out of Chicken
Petitioners, Rick Schiller, Steven Romes, The Porter Family, Food & Water Watch, Consumer Federation of America and Consumer Reports. Each year, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica causes 1.35 million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States.[1] However, for every diagnosed and reported case of Salmonella, scientists estimate that 38 similar cases go unreported.[2] If these scientific predictions are accurate, Salmonellacauses […]
Salmonella
October 26, 2025
FDA – it was Romaine Lettuce – Sickened 89 with E. coli, hospitalized 1/2 – several with HUS – 1 dead – but that is all we will say
That sure is “radical transparency.” On November 25, 2024, PulseNet coded an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 2411MOEXH-2. At the time of closing, this investigation included 89 cases across 15 states: AR (2), CO (1), IL (7), IN (8), KS (1), KY (1), MO (50), MT (1), ND (2), NE (3), OH (8), PA (1), […]
E. coli
HUS
October 26, 2025
E. coli O103 as an adulterant in Cheese and other foods
According to Washington State Health, two Whatcom County residents are known to have been sickened by cheese tainted with E. coli O103, and test results showed a genetic link between their illness and Twin Sisters Creamery products. An additional case in Oregon has also been genetically linked. One is a child under five years old, […]
E. coli
HUS
October 25, 2025
A bit(e) of History of E. coli and Cheeses
E. coli Cheese 2025: Washington State Department of Health is working with local, state, Oregon Health Authority and federal public health partners to investigate Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) infections linked to consumption of aged, raw milk cheese. Two Washington residents and one Oregon resident have developed STEC infections caused by E. coli O103. Molecular fingerprinting […]
E. coli
HUS
October 25, 2025
German E. coli Outbreak sickens 255
As of October 2025, the German Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and public health officials have confirmed an E. coli O45:H2 outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people. The outbreak originated in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region in August and later spread to Nordrhein-Westfalen. Key details of the outbreak: • Case numbers: As of early October, there were […]
E. coli
HUS
October 25, 2025
Twin Sisters Cheese recalled over E. coli
Two Whatcom County residents are known to have been sickened, and test results showed a genetic link between their illness and Twin Sisters Creamery products. An additional case in Oregon has also been genetically linked. One is a child under five years old, and two are adults. One person was hospitalized. All illnesses occurred between […]
E. coli
October 24, 2025
Why I’m changing Food Safety News (a personal note from Bill Marler)
I am 68 years young, and no, I am not about to retire. I know that many receiving this email have been my adversaries, friends and colleagues. One thing we all have been – is committed to the safety of our food supply. I am writing to you today because Food Safety News is changing […]
Case News
October 23, 2025
Nearly 1 in 5 Urinary Tract Infections Linked to Contaminated Meat
New GW study finds people in underserved neighborhoods face the highest risk of foodborne infections A new study estimates that nearly one in five urinary tract infections in Southern California may be caused by E. coli strains transmitted through contaminated meat – and pose a hidden foodborne risk to millions of people not just in California […]
E. coli
October 23, 2025
So much so for “Radical Transparency” in food safety
According to the HHS website under the notion of “Radical Transparency:” “HHS and FDA are committed to promoting radical transparency to make sure all Americans know what is in their food.” I guess that is just not always? Thanks to Food Safety News for covering this. The Food and Drug Administration has closed investigations into […]
Salmonella
October 22, 2025
Marler Clark – looking for Lawyers
About Marler Clark, Inc., PS Marler Clark is the nation’s most prominent law firm representing victims of foodborne illnesses. For nearly 33 years, we have advocated for food safety and represented thousands of individuals and families who have been injured by contaminated food. Our work has led to landmark legal victories, safer food policies, and […]
Case News
October 19, 2025
Listeria tainted Burritos recalled from School Lunch Program
M.C.I. Foods Inc., a Santa Fe Springs, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 91,585 pounds of specific lots of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast burrito and wrap products containing egg that may be adulterated withListeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The individually packaged and bulk packed frozen breakfast burritos […]
Listeria
October 18, 2025
Chi-Chi’s may reopen, but let’s not forget the over 500 with Hepatitis A, 4 deaths and a liver transplant
According to a Chi-Chi’s press release: For anyone who’s ever said, “I miss CHI-CHI’s,” this one’s for you. CHI-CHI’s®, the legendary Mexican restaurant known for bold flavors and festive vibe is officially back with a refreshed design and crave worthy menu. Opening on October 6 at 1602 West End Blvd, CHI-CHI’s is ready to welcome […]
Hepatitis A
October 18, 2025
Marler Clark retained by another Boar’s Head Listeria Victim
In what has become a far too common and troubling occurrence, another whole genome sequenced (WGS) case – one of the 61 confirmed cases (sick in June 2024) – has come forward long after the outbreak was deemed over and without the benefit of being told by health authorities that he in fact was a […]
Listeria