Marler Blog

November 29, 2025

ByHeart Infant Formula went to 21 Countries. Are infants ill? Are they getting the BabyBIG botulism anti-toxin?

The FDA has published the following warning: Consumers worldwide should not use any ByHeart brand infant formula as all ByHeart products are included in this recall. As we know, as of November 26, 2025, a total of 37 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various […]

October 19, 2012

Kroger Bans Sprouts Following in Jimmy John’s Trail

Earlier this year Jimmy John’s himself posted on Facebook: “I agree wich ya, we no longer serve sprouts, sprout supplies were inconsistent.” I am sure it had nothing to do with the several prior outbreaks and lawsuits. Now today, Kroger announced its decision to no longer sell sprouts due to its potential food safety risk. […]

E. coli Salmonella
October 19, 2012

FDA, what were the “objectionable conditions” found in the Sunland PB plant?

The FDA and Sunland should release the inspections and findings of 2009 and 2010. The Sunland, Inc. peanut butter processing plant in Portales, New Mexico is the epicenter of the current and ongoing Salmonella Bredeney outbreak. A total of 35 persons infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney have been reported from 19 states. […]

Salmonella
October 19, 2012

New and Disturbing Numbers in Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks

106:  The Division of Public Health of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services in collaboration with Local Health Departments is investigating an outbreak of E. coli infection in 106 people who attended the Cleveland County Fair. Preliminary findings suggest animal exposure may be the source of this outbreak. As of 2 p.m., 64 […]

E. coli Salmonella
October 18, 2012

Foppen Salmonella Smoked Salmon Sickens 1,000 and Kills Three

Three people have died and the number of those sickened by Salmonella Thompson after eating Foppen smoked salmon has risen to 950, Dutch health officials said on Thursday. “Three elderly people have died as a result of being infected by Salmonella Thompson. In total, some 950 people have now been taken ill as a result […]

Salmonella
October 18, 2012

Three Lawsuits in 105 Person Salmonella Outbreak

Food Safety News reports that at least 105 people now have confirmed or suspected Salmonella Virchow infections after eating at mexican-style restaurant, On the Border, in Vancouver, Washington according to Clark County Public Health. Six have been hospitalized. That number includes 34 laboratory-confirmed cases and 71 suspected. Suspected cases are those with known exposure and […]

Salmonella
October 18, 2012

E. coli Petting Zoo Deja Vu

The Division of Public Health of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services in collaboration with Local Health Departments is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infection in 81 people who attended the Cleveland County Fair. Preliminary findings suggest animal exposure may be the source of this outbreak. 52 children* and 29 adults […]

Case News
October 17, 2012

On The Border Salmonella Virchow Set to Top 100 as 3rd Lawsuit Filed

At least 94 people are now suspected to have been sickened with Salmonella Virchow at an On the Border in Vancouver, Wash. since September 20. That number is expected to be over 100 by the end of the week. So far that number includes 29 laboratory-confirmed cases and 65 probable. Probable cases are people with […]

Salmonella
October 17, 2012

Cleveland County Fair E. coli Outbreak – 61 sickened with 11 hospitalized and 1 dead

According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections now includes 61 (38 children and 23 adults) who attended the Cleveland County Fair. One child has died as a result of the infection; eleven individuals have been or are currently hospitalized. Illnesses were reported in residents […]

E. coli HUS
October 16, 2012

Marler Clark in the News – Salmonella, E. coli and Hepatitis A

Nearly 100 have been sickened by a rare serotype of Salmoenlla.  “East Vancouver eatery sued over salmonella outbreak” – Oregon couple sickened after eating at On The Border. Marler Clark attorneys have represented thousands of people in lawsuits against restaurants and companies where the food was identified as the source of illness. The firm handled […]

E. coli Salmonella +1
October 16, 2012

Second Salmonella Virchow Lawsuit to be Filed Against On The Border

Clark County health officials have confirmed 29 cases of Salmonella Virchow linked to the On the Border restaurant and identified another 65 probable cases awaiting lab confirmation. Of the four cases that were hospitalized, three have been released. On the Border restaurant, located at 1505 SE 164th Avenue in Vancouver has been linked to the outbreak. […]

Salmonella
October 16, 2012

Cleveland County Fair E. coli Outbreak Now 46

AP reports that Health officials in North Carolina say the number of E. coli cases linked to the Cleveland County Fair has climbed to 46. The state Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that 29 children and 17 adults have been affected by the outbreak. Ten people have been hospitalized, and officials said […]

E. coli HUS
October 15, 2012

88 Salmonella Virchow Illnesses and 1 Lawsuit against On the Border Restaurant

As of Monday, health officials have confirmed 28 cases of salmonella linked to the restaurant and identified another 60 probable cases awaiting lab confirmation.  Of the four cases that were hospitalized, three have been released. On the Border restaurant, located at 1505 SE 164th Avenue in Vancouver has been linked to the outbreak. The restaurant […]

Salmonella
October 15, 2012

Cleveland County Fair E coli Toll 37 Sick 1 Dead

North Carolina State health officials are now investigating an outbreak of E. coli infection in 38 people who attended the Cleveland County Fair.  Eight of those have been or are currently hospitalized, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. The outbreak also has resulted in the death of a 2-year-old Gaston County […]

E. coli HUS
October 15, 2012

“Veil of Vomit” lifted on California Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak

OC Weekly’s report: “OC Health Care Agency’s Veil of Vomit,” focused this issue of if the public had a right to know about where confirmed E. coli outbreaks have happened. Food Safety News kept on the issue and in today’s issue: “The Long Road to Naming Restaurant X,” names are named. And, for why I […]

E. coli
October 14, 2012

On the Border Salmonella Virchow Outbreak Hits 77

Clark County Public Health Washington in Vancouver today lifted the closure order for On the Border restaurant, located at 1505 SE 164th Ave. in Vancouver. The restaurant was closed on October 9th to prevent the spread of Salmonella Virchow. According to Clark County Health officials, “All restaurant surfaces and equipment have been inspected, cleaned and […]

Salmonella
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