The Coronavirus Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and developments related to foodborne illnesses and public health crises, including COVID-19. It covers topics such as outbreak investigations, food safety regulations, and the impact of pandemics on foodborne disease trends. The blog also discusses legal actions and compensation related to food poisoning and infectious disease outbreaks, providing updates on current cases and public health measures. It serves as a resource for understanding the intersection of food safety law, public health policy, and litigation involving foodborne pathogens and viral outbreaks.
The Food Safety Information Council today released information about coronaviruses, COVID-19 and food safety.
Cathy Moir, Council Chair, said that consumers have been in contact asking questions about food safety during the pandemic.
“The good news is that Food Standards…
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When we think of those who are “on the front lines” in the COVID-19 crisis, most of us probably think of healthcare workers. But what about farmers? In a business where they have been deemed essential but cannot work from…
Marler Clark, although not in the office, has been fully functional for over a month. All staff has everything they need to work remotely and to continue to service clients to the degree of excellence that we have expected since…
A food safety expert released an informative YouTube video (that you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snnpNx6gRIY&utm_source=guelphtoday.com&utm_campaign=guelphtoday.com&utm_medium=referral) to correct inaccurate information that has been circulating about proper protocol when buying groceries and taking them home.
Generally, the same cleanliness rules apply…
The New England Journal of Medicine has released its analysis of COVID-19 outbreaks that have materialized in numerous Washington long-term care facilities, beginning with the first facility referenced as “Facility A”. The report begins with numbers:
On February 28, 2020,…
Along with every crisis there are those who look to exploit the general panic that comes with it. From fake cures and tests to hoarding and price-gouging, law enforcement have seen any number of reprehensible actions taken by individuals across…
Dr. Glatter weighs in on a possible sign of a COVID-19 infection that might be overlooked.
While we are focused on cough and fever as the initial signs of COVID-19, it’s also important to be aware that abdominal pain, vomiting…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced some significant changes on our daily lives. The primary changes incorporated by individuals seeking to avoid infection involve spending a lot more time at home and keeping person-to-person interaction at a minimum (better known as…
SARS-CoV-2 is primarily transmitted by droplets, via coughing or sneezing, as opposed to transfer from surfaces, according to the CDC. The virus can be active on hard surfaces such as plastic or stainless steel for 2-3 days and cardboard for…
