The FDA has published the following warning: Consumers worldwide should not use any ByHeart brand infant formula as all ByHeart products are included in this recall. As we know, as of November 26, 2025, a total of 37 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism and confirmed exposure to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula (various […]
On June 1, 2007, the CDC reported that a total of 628 persons had been infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella serotype Tennessee in 47 states since August 1, 2006. Rumor has it that that number has risen and is now in excess of 700 (perhaps 714). Remember, according to AC Voetsch, “FoodNet estimate […]
The Journal Times reported yesterday that Del Rey Tortillas of Chicago has again been implicated in student illnesses: FDA officials again pulled several cases of soft shell flour tortillas from Racine Unified kitchens this week, after an outbreak of illness at three Racine Unified schools last week. A single manufacturer, Del Rey, produced all the […]
More on the Super Bug According to a report I read on All Headline News, A new study published in Veterinary Microbiology found methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is widely common in Canadian pig farms and pig farmers, signaling to some that animal agriculture as a source of the deadly bacteria. The Veterinary Microbiology study (Khanna […]
Marler Clark was proud to sponsor the recent Clear Path International Evening of Hope, which was held at the College Club in Seattle. The event benefits landmine accident survivors – mostly from Vietnam. Imbert Matthee commented on the Evening of Hope on the Clear Path International blog: Our third annual Seattle fundraiser, generously underwritten by […]
I have been pressing everyone I know in food safety and the meat industry about the “uptick" in E. coli cases in 2007. Here are some ideas from recent press reports: USDA says has enough legal authority to do recalls “Raymond said there are several factors USDA is investigating that could be responsible for the […]
Late last night Christopher Doering of Reuters quoted USDA/FSIS head guy, U.S. Agriculture Undersecretary Richard Raymond, in an article entitled – USDA says has enough legal authority to do recalls – Dr. Raymond testified that the U.S. Agriculture Department does not need additional authority to conduct meat recalls and would oppose any move to make […]
I had a long chat with Jeff Alexander of The Gardner News on Tuesday. We talked about ffood safety generally and the Pot Pie case in particular Here is his article (or, at least where I am quoted): The pot pie suit is being handled by Bill Marler; his experience with recalls includes a substantial […]
WOW – what a headline. I almost dropped my laptop as I read CNN MONEY last evening. According to the CNN report, President Bush said he backed tougher product safety measures that would give mandatory recall authority to the Food and Drug Administration and increase penalties on companies that import unsafe products into the United […]
The BBC reported yesterday that a “Superbug,” which kills hundreds of patients a year has been found on 32 farms in England. The discovery raises fears that the infection is spreading to the human population through meat and milk. The bug – ESBL E. coli [Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases Escherichia coli] is estimated to cause 30,000 cases […]
I leave in the morning (a few hours away actually) to NYC in part to meet several new clients from the Topps E. coli outbreak, but also to meet with representatives of YUM Brands to try and resolve several E. coli cases stemming from the Taco Bell E. coli outbreak of 2006. Interestingly, today, YUM […]
I was proud to be asked to be a guest commentator in this month’s Prairie Farmer. Click on the below to download the PDF of my Op-ed.
I missed a call from Josh Funk of Omaha AP and he figures out why our food safety net has so many holes in it without me – go figure. This quote may say it all: "I think the food industry has a very long history of not doing anything on food safety unless it […]
It was a good day to be a lawyer. I got this email from Carol of Bonfield, IL: Hi, just wanted to tell you I saw your picture and article in the November issue of the Prairie Farmer. Yes, it would be nice to put you out of business, but it is still good to […]
As the number of Cargill-related E. coli recalls has grown, we have pulled a few of our past E. coli battles with Cargill and its many subsidiaries. We have spent a bit of time over the years with Cargill and its lawyers. 1993 and 2000 Sizzler outbreak linked to Cargill/Excel 2001 Cargill/Excell Linked to Frozen […]
Like the USA, China struggles with food and environmental safety too. While we here seem to face recalls, and illnesses stemming from them, on a daily basis – hamburger, pot pies and pizzas over just the last few weeks, China has its own set of challenges – And, four times the number of people. China […]