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New York, Virginia, Maryland each have three illnesses, with one death in Maryland.
As of June 9, 2026, a total of 9 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 3 states. Sick people’s samples were
California and Maryland ushered in a number of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations last week. Although packaging EPR laws in Oregon and Colorado have been operational for some time, recent milestones in California and Maryland will bring their programs into
Clover Hill Dairy Requesón / Soft Ricotta — What the Outbreak Numbers Are Really Telling Us
One death, seven hospitalizations out of eight known illnesses, and a contaminated strain that genetic fingerprinting ties back to 2023.
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The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to requeson, a soft cheese similar to ricotta.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of 8
States defending local alcohol privileges often try to draft around the dormant Commerce Clause with a delivery distinction. They do not always write that only in-state breweries, wineries, or distilleries may ship. Instead, they create a delivery, shipping, self-distribution, or
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections potentially linked to requeson, a soft cheese similar to ricotta.
Based on epidemiological information collected by CDC, a total of
The Maryland Department of Health announced today that Clover Hill Dairy (Mechanicsville, MD) has issued a voluntary recall of its requesón/soft ricotta products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) contamination.
Clover Hill Dairy products are sold directly from their
In 2026, various states reformed franchise laws to significantly impact the franchisor-franchisee relationship. Recently, Maryland lawmakers approved legislation that follows this trend.
On May 12, Gov. Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 415 and House Bill 730 into law. The bills,
Maryland’s effort to police “greenwashing” marketing claims in the electricity sector just hit a major constitutional roadblock.
In a decision last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ordered a preliminary injunction against a 2024 Maryland law’s
