The Food Safety Network has reported on Bill Marler’s discussion during a seminar at the University of Guelph on why processors, ingredient suppliers, restaurant operators, and any operations involved in the growth, processing, and distribution of food products should understand the legal consequences and dangers of what may happen when foodborne illness strikes as a result of one of their products sold in the U.S. He discussed issues such as liability and how it is determined, the discovery process, and the importance of open communications in the event of an outbreak.
A copy of the Powerpoint presentation is available at http://www.foodsafetynetwork.ca/food/fslitigation.pdf
The talk was also videotaped, but is too large to host on the web site. If you are interested in obtaining a copy, please contact Christian Battista at the Food Safety Network, cbatti01@uoguelph.ca.
