The Norovirus Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and public health concerns related to norovirus outbreaks and foodborne illnesses. It covers investigations, recalls, and litigation involving contaminated food products such as oysters and other shellfish linked to norovirus infections. The blog reports on outbreak responses by health departments and regulatory agencies, legal actions taken on behalf of affected individuals, and safety protocols to prevent virus spread. It serves as a resource for understanding the intersection of food safety law, public health advisories, and consumer protection in cases of norovirus contamination.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced approval of what it calls the first test for preliminary identification of norovirus, intended for use in outbreaks in which there is a likely transmission pathway.
The test, called the Ridascreen…
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South Dakota is seeing a spike in norovirus, an illness that can begin suddenly with cramping, vomiting or diarrhea.
State health officials are reminding residents to practice good personal hygiene to prevent the illness, sometimes called the stomach flu.
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The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed students at Mt. Airy Elementary School began complaining of vomiting, diarrhea and cramps — symptoms associated with the norovirus — in mid-January. Since then, between 150 and 200 cases have been reported.
The Centers for…
Noroviruses are transmitted primarily through the fecal-oral route, and fewer than 100 norovirus particles are said to be needed to cause infection (MMWR, 2001, June 1).
Transmission occurs either person-to-person or through contamination of food or water. Foodborne norovirus transmission…
A stomach bug virus outbreak at Foran High School in Milford is causing big concern because about 150 students have called in sick in the last two days.
The bug is A highly contagious virus with symptoms similar to the…
The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an advisory about norovirus cases. So far, in 2010, there have been 17 reported outbreaks of the norovirus in Rhode Island. However, as is customary in the winter months, there has been…
Norovirus cases reportedly on the rise
Along with the cold and flu, another virus is making the rounds in Genesee County and other parts of the state.
Health officials report cases of the norovirus are on the rise.
Around this…
Norovirus caused dozens to be sick after Lee County schools fundraiser
The Lee County Health Department has concluded that a Norovirus caused dozens of people to fall ill earlier this month at a Lee County Public Schools fundraiser.
But it…
An increase in reports of vomiting and diarrhea in Dane County, mostly among children, is leading health officials to issue familiar advice:
Wash your hands well after using the bathroom, especially before, during and after Thanksgiving cooking and gatherings.
“We…
