Ohio: According to Wood County Department of Health, sixteen people in Wood County, Bowling Green, Ohio area have come down with E. coli in the past week, prompting the health department to begin investigating. From 2016 to 2020 the county only
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The E. coli Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and litigation related to foodborne illnesses caused by E. coli contamination. It covers outbreak investigations, recalls, and lawsuits involving contaminated food products such as raw milk cheeses, ground beef, and produce. The blog reports on specific E. coli outbreaks, public health responses, and legal actions taken on behalf of victims, including cases involving severe complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome. It also discusses preventive measures, regulatory inspections, and the broader context of food safety law. The content reflects Marler Clark's expertise in representing victims of foodborne illnesses and their ongoing work in food safety litigation.
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Michigan E. coli outbreak brewing
By Bill Marler
Michigan: The Ottawa County Department of Public Health in Holland, Michigan is alerting the public to The Ottawa County Department of Public Health in Holland, Michigan is alerting the public to increasing cases of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli infections in the community.…
E. coli Outbreak linked to Pennsylvania Pool
By Bill Marler
On June 7, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) received multiple complaints of gastrointestinal illness from patrons of a community swimming pool. Two patrons reported positive Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and Clostridioides difficile from stool specimens. PADOH issued…
Goat contact in Virginia linked to E. coli illnesses
By Bill Marler
The Loudoun County Health Department is notifying the public of the exposure to a specific type of bacterium, called Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC), by several people who came in contact with goats at Georges Mill Farm in Lovettsville…
Alabama has four E. coli cases in children
By Bill Marler
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 and two cases of Rotavirus in younger children in Northeastern Alabama. ADPH regularly investigates clusters and outbreaks of communicable diseases as required by Notifiable Disease Rules…
50 cases of E. coli, with two children dead, linked to Nestlé Buitoni brand Fraîch’Up pizzas
By Bill Marler
French health officials have confirmed 50 cases of E. coli linked to a type of Nestlé frozen pizza.
Of these infections, 48 were caused by E. coli O26 and two by E. coli O103, according to Santé publique France, the…
E. coli Outbreak linked to French Pizza
By Bill Marler
According to French health authorities, as part of the investigations carried out on the cases of serious haemolytic and uraemic syndromes (HUS) reported since January 1, 2022, the analyzes (epidemiological, microbiological and traceability) carried out suggest, at this stage, a…
Kimchi caused E. coli outbreak in Canada
By Bill Marler
As of February 7, there have been 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of E.coli O157 illness linked to this outbreak in the following provinces: Alberta (13) and Saskatchewan (1).
Individuals became sick between early December 2021 and early January 2022. No deaths or…
Romaine Lettuce E. coli O121:H9 is over
By Bill Marler
Federal officials are reporting that an outbreak of E. coli O121:H9 infections linked to romaine lettuce has ended.
Four illnesses were confirmed in the outbreak. Little other information was available from the Food and Drug Administration.
“The information collected over…
Washington, Alaska, California, Mississippi, Ohio and Oregon E. coli Outbreak linked to mix of leafy greens: organic spinach, mizuna, kale, and chard
By Bill Marler
As of December 29, 2021, 13 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 have been reported from six states – Washington – 7, Alaska – 2, California – 1, Mississippi – 1, Ohio – 1, Oregon – 1. Illnesses started on dates ranging from November 27, 2021, to December…