Personal Injury Law

Merry Christmas - Sanlu Files For Bankruptcy - Melamine and the Global Implications of Food Contamination

Posted on December 25, 2008
Well the reported 294,000 Chinese children (number from government sources – likely a gross under-count) poisoned by Sanlu woke up this morning with a lump of coal as their gift from Sanlu and the Chinese government – Sanlu has filed for bankruptcy protection...

Merry Christmas - Sanlu Files For Bankruptcy - Melamine and the Global Implications of Food Contamination - UPDATE

Posted on December 25, 2008
Well the reported 294,000 Chinese children (number from government sources – likely a gross under-count) poisoned by Sanlu woke up this morning with a lump of coal as their gift from Sanlu and the Chinese government – Sanlu has filed for bankruptcy protection...

Ten Year Old Girl's Family Sues Cargill Over E. coli Illness

Posted on December 24, 2008
I had a nice talk with Chris Serres of the Minnesota Star Tribune today about the lawsuit I filed with Paul Downes in Minneapolis today. The suit is on behalf of the parents of a 10-year-old girl from Mahtomedi, who became seriously ill after allegedly consuming E...

Organic Pastures pleads guilty in shipping of Raw Milk - Mark McAfee, owner of Organic Pastures, still defiant

Posted on December 23, 2008
The Kerman-based dairy that has been linked to bacterial illnesses and recalls, on Monday agreed to plead guilty to shipping misbranded food -- in this case, raw milk labeled for pet use that instead was consumed by people -- across state lines. According to the Fresno Bee - In a plea agreement filed Monday in U...

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Sobering Thoughts for the Holidays and the New Year - Food poisoning can sometimes lead to chronic illness

Posted on December 23, 2008
The Tampa Bay Tribune ran Annys Shin’s (Washington Post) article on the long-term health consequences of foodborne illnesses. Given my post last night, it is timely. Increasing the safety of our food supply makes [cents]. As I said to her: These people face a lifetime of medical treatment...

Organic Pastures pleads guilty in shipping of Raw Milk - Mark McAfee, owner of Organic Pastures, still defiant

Posted on December 23, 2008
The Kerman-based dairy that has been linked to bacterial illnesses and recalls, on Monday agreed to plead guilty to shipping misbranded food -- in this case, raw milk labeled for pet use that instead was consumed by people -- across state lines. According to the Fresno Bee - In a plea agreement filed Monday in U...

Sobering Thoughts for the Holidays and the New Year - Food poisoning can sometimes lead to chronic illness

Posted on December 23, 2008
The Tampa Bay Tribune ran Annys Shin’s (Washington Post) article on the long-term health consequences of foodborne illnesses. Given my post last night, it is timely. Increasing the safety of our food supply makes [cents]. As I said to her: These people face a lifetime of medical treatment...

A Safer Food Supply Cannot Wait

Posted on December 22, 2008
pI am trying to have a ski vacation with my family, but a good friend emailed me Noam Leveyrsquo;s article ndash; a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health/bal-te.fda22dec22,0,917401.story"ldquo;FDA reform likely to take back seat in Obama planrdquo;/a - I nearly fell off the chairlift...

Santa's 2008 Food Safety Naughty or Nice List

Posted on December 22, 2008
pstrongimg width="200" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="168" align="left" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/SANTAS_LIST_BIG_DADA_white.gif" alt="" /Naughty/strong/p p- Nebraska Beef ndash; For suing a church and once again allowing meat tainted with E...

A Safer Food Supply Cannot Wait

Posted on December 22, 2008
I am trying to have a ski vacation with my family, but a good friend emailed me Noam Levey’s article – “FDA reform likely to take back seat in Obama plan” - I nearly fell off the chairlift. "’This is an issue that will have to wait its turn,’ said Assistant Senate Majority Leader Richard J...

Santa's 2008 Food Safety Naughty or Nice List

Posted on December 22, 2008
Naughty - Nebraska Beef – For suing a church and once again allowing meat tainted with E. coli O157:H7 into the marketplace, causing an outbreak and recalls in over 7 states. - Organic Pastures – For selling raw milk across state lines, against the law...

Getting Rid of Melamine: Farm to Factory to Fork - Guest Blog Phyllis Entis - Part 3

Posted on December 21, 2008
pimg width="75" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="109" align="left" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/pi(2).jpg" alt="" /While consumers can take certain steps to reduce melamine migration in their own kitchens, most incidental ndash; as opposed to deliberate ndash; addition of melamine to food probably takes place on the farm, in processing plants, and in food service kitchens...

Getting Rid of Melamine: Farm to Factory to Fork - Guest Blog Phyllis Entis - Part 3

Posted on December 21, 2008
While consumers can take certain steps to reduce melamine migration in their own kitchens, most incidental – as opposed to deliberate – addition of melamine to food probably takes place on the farm, in processing plants, and in food service kitchens...

Getting Rid of Melamine: What Consumers Need To Know - Guest Blog Phyllis Entis - Part 2

Posted on December 20, 2008
pimg width="75" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="109" align="left" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/pi(1).jpg" alt="" /Melamine-based plastic tableware, trays and utensils are very popular amongst families with young children, and in cafeterias and other food service establishments...

Another Child Dies from E. coli - Dixon California

Posted on December 20, 2008
pimg width="200" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="105" border="5" align="right" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/ecolialert.jpg" alt="" /Solano County public health officials are investigating the death of a Dixon child from an E. coli infection...

Western Washington Bracing for a "Blizzard."

Posted on December 20, 2008
pInbsp;must admit I escaped with the family this morning on a ski/snowboarding adventure away from Seattle.nbsp; Snow accumulations in Western Washington are expected to be more than the last several years combined.nbsp; Inbsp;suppose I could have just stayed home...

Western Washington Bracing for a "Blizzard."

Posted on December 20, 2008
I must admit I escaped with the family this morning on a ski/snowboarding adventure away from Seattle.  Snow accumulations in Western Washington are expected to be more than the last several years combined.  I suppose I could have just stayed home...

Getting Rid of Melamine: What Consumers Need To Know - Guest Blog Phyllis Entis - Part 2

Posted on December 20, 2008
Melamine-based plastic tableware, trays and utensils are very popular amongst families with young children, and in cafeterias and other food service establishments. They resist breakage, are dishwasher-safe, and come in a wide variety of patterns and colors...

Another Child Dies from E. coli - Dixon California

Posted on December 20, 2008
Solano County public health officials are investigating the death of a Dixon child from an E. coli infection.  Officials are not releasing a description of the child to protect the victim's identity.  The source of the infection is unknown, Solano Public Health Education Manager Robin Cox said...

Working from the Island Today

Posted on December 19, 2008
Four inches of snow and Seattle stops cold.  Yesterday, three of us made it into the office.  Today, I'm going to play in the snow with my kids.  Happy Holidays.

Getting Rid of Melamine: Not Just China's Problem - Guest Blog Phyllis Entis - Part 1

Posted on December 19, 2008
Anyone who thinks that we've heard the last of melamine is sorely mistaken. During the first week of December, member countries of the European Union reported three instances of melamine contamination: • Germany found 275.3 ppm in ammonium bicarbonate baking agent from China • Germany also reported 6...

Interfood Shareholding Company Issues a Nationwide recall of Wonderfarm Brand Biscuits Because of Possible Melamine Health Risk

Posted on December 19, 2008
Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits because they may be contaminated with Melamine.  The Wonderfarm biscuits are sold in 800g red metal tins. The four varieties being recalled are: 1...

Top Ten Food Safety Stories of 2008

Posted on December 18, 2008
pimg width="119" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="106" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/images(38).jpg" /Some of these came from me, most from people who do not want my readers to know they correspond with me. Those who were most helpful will be getting bacteria t-shirts and a few cuddly bugs...

Lawyers should never ask a grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer

Posted on December 18, 2008
pimg width="200" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="181" align="left" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/LCCH_Courtroom_3.jpg" alt="" /A friend of mine sent me this tonight - too good not to share:/p p style="margin-left: 40px;"emIn a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand...

Maple Leaf settles listeria lawsuits for $27,000,000

Posted on December 18, 2008
pimg width="104" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="99" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/images(37).jpg" /According to the a href="http://www.thestar.com/business/article/555873"Toronto Star/a, Maple Leaf Foods has agreed to pay as much as $27 million to victims of last summer's listeria outbreak...

Yet Another Article of the Dangers of Raw Milk Products

Posted on December 18, 2008
pa href="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/file/Bacteriological Quality of Colostrum.pdf"strongimg width="200" vspace="5" hspace="5" height="158" align="left" src="http://www.marlerblog.com/uploads/image/999_milk-shake.jpg" alt="" /ABSTRACT: A survey of bacteriological quality and the occurrence of Salmonella in raw bovine colostrum/strong/astrongbr / /strong/p pstrong01...

Interfood Shareholding Company Issues a Nationwide recall of Wonderfarm Brand Biscuits Because of Possible Melamine Health Risk

Posted on December 18, 2008
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Top Ten Food Safety Stories of 2008

Posted on December 18, 2008
Some of these came from me, most from people who do not want my readers to know they correspond with me. Those who were most helpful will be getting bacteria t-shirts and a few cuddly bugs. Here is the top ten: 1. Melamine in Chinese food products – where to start? With the kids, of course...

Lawyers should never ask a grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer

Posted on December 18, 2008
A friend of mine sent me this tonight - too good not to share: In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr...

Maple Leaf settles listeria lawsuits for $27,000,000

Posted on December 18, 2008
According to the Toronto Star, Maple Leaf Foods has agreed to pay as much as $27 million to victims of last summer's listeria outbreak. The funds will be divided based on the severity of the illness. Here is what is problematic:  Class actions were filed across the country and involved as many as 10 law firms...

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