The American Veterinary Medical Association announced today that an investigation into the source of E. coli contamination in fresh produce will be launched by scientists at the University of California – Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
The study is being funded by a $1.2 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. Crews will
Senator Durbin submitted a statement for the hearing held yesterday by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The hearing was titled, "Food Safety: Current Challenges and New Ideas to Safeguard Consumers".
In the statement, Senator Durbin addressed that dated methods used to oversee modern food distribution systems. He also suggested changes that should
The Lincoln Journal-Star reports that the Nebraska Appleseed Center called for government regulation that would require meatpacking companies to slow down production lines.
NAC is concerned that food safety is compromised when production lines move too quickly for line workers to properly assess risks.
Milo Mumgaard, executive director of the public policy center, urged Secretary
Marler Clark client Chenelle Reyes was interviewed by KIRO 7 news in Seattle. Ms. Reyes and Bill Marler both discussed the E. coli outbreak traced to spinach with Graham Johnson:
"I literally felt I was dying," Reyes said. "I was in a lot of pain."
Federal investigators confirm the outbreak killed three people and made
The Daily Tarheel reported that students at the University of North Carolina are hesitant to return to McAllister’s, a popular deli, after a recent E. coli outbreak was traced to the restaurant.
A recent E. coli outbreak might have infected only seven students and two community members, but its impact has affected the eating habits
A University of Illinois food scientist has discovered that certain solutions used by meat processors to extend shelf life actually do double duty as antimicrobial agents, killing such virulent foodborne pathogens as E. coli 0157:H7.
That’s important because E. coli can be spread via recycled solutions used to tenderize and enhance flavor in steaks, chops
The number of people with confirmed cases of E. coli in Chapel Hill has risen to eight. Of the eight confirmed cases, seven are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students. Health officials said seven of the eight recalled eating at McAlister’s, a restaurant at 205 E. Franklin St. in Chapel Hill Oct. 23-25.
When someone gets sick from E. coli-related illnesses, most people across the country call upon Seattle attorney Bill Marler – sometimes even before they call the health department.
The Food Safety Network recently issued an Infosheet regarding Marler’s work in food poisoning litigation. At a speech at Kansas State University on November 14th, he
David Babcock, an attorney with Seattle-based Marler Clark, wrote in response to a personal essay published recently in the Houston Chronicle titled, “Is the fear of food poisoning eating at you?” in a letter titled, "Leave Well Enough Alone is Not a Path to Safe Food":
By David W. Babcock, Esq.
Ms. Grodinsky’s recent personal essay, “Is the fear of food poisoning eating at you?” offers a deceptive take on food safety. Ms. Grodinsky is right, of course, hysteria over the safety of the U.S. food supply is unproductive and irrational. Just as irrational, however, is her downplay of the pressing importance of improving the safety of our food supply and the seriousness of the consequences for failing to do so.
Ms. Grodinsky’s piece echoes much of what has been said in opposition to increased food safety efforts in the past, advocating the questionable argument that there is a relatively low level of risk associated with the food supply. But her “low risk” argument is not a reason to ignore the risks that are known to exist. A lot of lettuce and spinach has been grown in the Salinas valley in the past 10 years. The overwhelming majority was not contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Is that a reason not to be concerned with the lettuce and spinach that was contaminated, or the potential for contamination to happen again? Continue Reading “Leave Well Enough Alone” is Not a Path to Safe Food
The Daily Tarheel reports that the Orange County Health Department is focusing its E. coli outbreak investigation on McAlister’s Deli, a restaurant on Franklin Street in Raleigh.
Officials at the health department stated in a press release that six out of the seven confirmed cases had McAlister’s as a common link. Those six individuals ate