The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is warning consumers that may have purchased any of the products listed below, produced by Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch of Onaway, Michigan, to dispose of all products immediately because they were
Botulism Blog
Surveillance & Analysis on Botulism News & Outbreaks
The Botulism Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and developments related to botulism outbreaks and food safety incidents. It covers investigations, recalls, and litigation involving contaminated food products such as infant formula, fish, and beverages linked to botulism poisoning. The blog reports on public health responses, regulatory actions, and ongoing legal cases representing victims of foodborne botulism. It also discusses the medical and legal implications of botulism outbreaks, including symptoms, treatment, and compensation claims. The content is aimed at informing affected individuals and legal professionals about botulism-related food safety law and litigation.
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Co-Packing Tied to 10th Canner with a Botulism Risk
By Bill Marler
Josephson’s Smokehouse of Astoria, Oregon is latest US company to recall products packed by Skipanon Brand Seafood. Josephson’s Smokehouse is the tenth secondary recall of companies where Skipanon was co-packing.
These others are Dungeness Seaworks; Brigham Fish Market; Northwest Wild…
Uneviscerated Fish Botulism Risk
By Bill Marler
Seaquest Seafood Corp. of Industry, CA, is recalling its Dehydrated & Marinated Uneviscerated Fish as listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned…
Botulism Risk in Canned Tuna from Oregon
By Bill Marler
Michigan and Botulism
By Bill Marler
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday warned consumers who may have purchased products with one of three labels – Brandy’s “Jam”boree-N-More, Brandy & Dutch Weigand and Pier III – to dispose of the products immediately.
No…
Large Botulism Outbreak at Ohio Church Supper
By Bill Marler
On April 21, 2015, the Fairfield Medical Center (FMC) and Fairfield Department of Health contacted the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) about a patient suspected of having botulism in Fairfield County, Ohio. Botulism is a severe, potentially fatal neuroparalytic illness.*…
Pickles Recalled Over Botulism Concern
By Bill Marler
Homemade of Leavenworth, Washington is recalling pickle and sauce products because they may have been improperly produced. Washington State Department of Agriculture routine sampling discovered that a bottle of Homemade Bread and Butter Pickles had a pH level high enough…
Jarred Salsa from Ohio Recalled Over Botulism Risk
By Bill Marler
31 Botulism Cases in Ohio
By Bill Marler
Based on laboratory tests and interviews with potluck attendees, public health officials have concluded that potato salad made with home-canned potatoes is the likely cause of a foodborne botulism outbreak following a church potluck in Lancaster on April 19.
Botulism…
Ohio Church Potluck Turns Deadly
By Bill Marler
One person is dead, and 24 others are being treated for botulism at Fairfield Medical Center.
Health officials say all of the people who are ill attended a potluck at Cross Pointe Free Will Baptist Church Sunday.
Health officials report…