The CDC reports: Shigellosis is a nationally notifiable diarrheal illness caused by gram-negative bacteria. Shigella infection is spread through fecal-oral transmission and sexual contact. Although most infections are self-limited, antibiotics are indicated for severe illness or to reduce transmission in settings with high risk for spread. Since 2015, a growing proportion of cases has been caused by […]
On June 27, 2025 the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) was made aware of an outbreak of Salmonella infection. To date, ten (10) confirmed cases of Salmonella infection have been reported. The cases include four (4) Fayette County residents, two (2) Jessamine County residents, two (2) Mercer County residents, one (1) Fleming County resident, and […]
I spoke to a woman today whose kid is in ICU because of E.coli. The City of Chico is advising residents to avoid swimming in Sycamore Pool at One Mile Recreation Area in Bidwell Park until further notice. Elevated levels of bacteria are present in the water, which presents an increased risk of illness to […]
On July 24, 2024, John tested positive for Listeria, while in the ICU. John’s sample was genetically linked, by Whole Genome Sequencing, to a cluster of Listeria associated with potatoes from Mexico. Figure: SNP-tree of sequences of REP strain uploaded to the public sequence repository at NCBI. On July 16, 2024, John was admitted to the hospital with a […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is warning consumers to immediately discard Meadow View Jerseys brand raw milk purchased since April 1 with sell-by dates between April 15 and July 8. Milk samples from the dairy were tested and confirmed to be contaminated with Campylobacter after patients reported symptoms of campylobacteriosis after having consumed the products. The implicated milk […]
Salmonella Eggs: As of June 5, 2025, a total of 79 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 7 states. Six sick people reported traveling to California or Nevada in the week before they got sick. Illnesses started on dates ranging from February 24, 2025 to May 17, 2025. Of the […]
We have seen a rash of Listeria and Salmonella outbreaks over the last months (in addition to outbreaks that get little or no mention – hint E. coli), but I have found a disturbing pattern – victims of the outbreaks are not being told what product caused their illness or a family member’s death by […]
The CDC reported as of June 18, 2025, a total of, 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 13 states: Florida 1, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Louisiana 2, Michigan 2, Minnesota 1, Missouri 1, Nevada 1, North Carolina 1, Ohio 1, South Carolina 1, Texas 3 and Virginia 1. […]
I mailed this letter to Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary. Full letter: https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2025/06/Draft-FOIA-Exemption-4-Letter-6.17.25-FINAL.pdf Re: 2024 Multistate E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Dear Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary: On behalf of my injured clients and in the public’s interests in radical transparency, I am writing for your help. We ask the FDA to disclose […]
Listeria is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that is ubiquitous and can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. A. The Prevalence of Listeria in Food and the Environment Listeriosis is one of the most important bacterial infections worldwide that arises mainly from the consumption of contaminated food.[1] The disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, which is considered […]
FSIS and public health partners are investigating an outbreak of Lm that currently includes 17 ill people in 13 states. As of June 17, 2025, there have been three reported deaths and one fetal loss associated with this outbreak. FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif., Montezuma, Ga., and Indianapolis, Ind., are recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that […]
Over two decades ago I tried an E. coli case against a school that sickened eleven kids. We won at trial, but the school’s lawyers appealed. We were fortunate to have Charlie Wiggins brief and argue our position on appeal. Charlie, in his standard bow tied way, argued that a taco was a product and […]
Pistachio Cream, Cucumbers and Eggs – not a great combination. Pistachio Cream: The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported to […]
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to Emek-brand Pistachio Cream manufactured by Emek Dogal Saglik Urunleri Iklim Gida Insaat San Tic Ltd Sti in Turkey and imported to wholesale distributors, restaurants, and food service locations in the United States. FDA […]
As of May 30, 2025, a total of 45 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 18 states. Eight sick people reported taking a cruise during the seven days prior to becoming sick, all departing from locations in Florida. Three people traveled on the same ship. Sick people were aboard 6 different […]