The CDC reported as of June 18, 2025, a total of, 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 13 states: Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Ohio 1, South Carolina 1, Texas 3 and Virginia 1.
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Hey FDA, How about some real “Radical Transparency” or just Transparency
I mailed this letter to Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary.
Full letter: https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2025/06/Draft-FOIA-Exemption-4-Letter-6.17.25-FINAL.pdf
Re: 2024 Multistate E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Dear Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary:
On behalf of my injured clients and in the public’s interests in radical transparency, I am writing for your help. We ask the FDA to disclose
Marler Clark: What you need to know About Listeria during an Outbreak
Listeria is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is ubiquitous and can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions.
A. The Prevalence of Listeria in Food and the Environment
Listeriosis is one of the most important bacterial infections worldwide that arises mainly from the consumption of contaminated food.[1] The disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes,
17 ill in 13 states with 4 dead due to Listeria – Kroger and Walmart customers
FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Lm that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak.
FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that
Ode to my friend and great lawyer, Charlie Wiggins – he made Tacos safe again
Over two decades ago I tried an E. coli case against a school that sickened eleven kids. We won at trial, but the school’s lawyers appealed. We were fortunate to have Charlie Wiggins brief and argue our position on appeal. Charlie, in his standard bow tied way, argued that a taco was a product and
Public Health investigating Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria and Hepatitis A Outbreaks
A Trio of Salmonella Outbreaks sicken Hundreds in United States
Pistachio Cream, Cucumbers and Eggs – not a great combination.
Pistachio Cream: The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported to
Emek-brand Pistachio Cream linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Minnesota and New Jersey
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported to wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations in the United States.
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Marler Clark files first Federal Salmonella Cucumber Lawsuit against grower linked to two outbreaks
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20,400,000 Salmonella tainted Cage Free, Organic Eggs recalled after 79 Sickened
According to the FDA, California-based August Egg Company of Hilmar is recalling 1,700,000 dozen brown cage-free and brown certified organic eggs due to potential contamination. A total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from seven states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025, to May 17, 2025. Twenty-seven