E. coli, and my clients, have been part of my life since 1993. Someone sent the video to remind me.
A Deadly reminder of the potential dangers of E. coli and Petting Zoos
The 2015 OXFORD COUNTY FAIR E. COLI O111:H8 Outbreak
E. coli Outbreaks in these types of settings are nothing new. On October 1, 2015 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ME CDC) staff was notified that a child was hospitalized at Maine Medical Center with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). The next day St. Mary’s
Marler Clark retained to investigate case of San Diego Petting Zoo E. coli Outbreak
First cases exposed between June 8 and June 15 with the newer cases being exposed June 21 and 22.
Two new probable cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that may be related to animals at the San Diego County Fair have been reported, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced
Seriously, Time to Ban Petting Zoos?
I woke up this morning to the sad news of yet other injuries and a death linked to animal contact at a fair.
San Diego County health officials announced late Friday night that a 2-year-old child has died and three other children between 2 and 13 years old have become ill after having contact with
Marler Clark files Lawsuits against Kroger, Safeway, and Target in SoyNut Butter E. coli Outbreak
Today Marler Clark filed six lawsuits on behalf of clients related to the 2017 I.M. Healthy brand SoyNut Butter E. coli O157:H7 outbreak. Of the six plaintiffs, three are minors who contracted acute kidney failure, hemolytic uremic syndrome, from their E. coli O157:H7 infections. All six of the plaintiffs were hospitalized for multiple days or
Confidential Settlements reached in E. coli Outbreak in Seattle
Summary
Public Health investigated an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) associated with I Love Sushi and Café Mario at Nintendo of America campus in Redmond. Café Mario is operated by Sodexo and is not open to the public. I Love Sushi is a food establishment that operates out of Café Mario once a
Flour with E. coli – Again?
As of May 24, 2019, 17 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O26 have been reported from 8 states.
Illnesses started on dates ranging from December 11, 2018 to April 18, 2019. Ill people range in age from 7 to 86 years, with a median age of 23. Sixty-five percent of ill
Confidential Settlements reached in several 2017 E. coli cases linked to Soy Nut Butter
In the Spring of 2017, the CDC reported that thirty-two people infected with the outbreak strains of E. coli O157:H7 were reported from 12 states – Arizona 4, California 5, Florida 2, Illinois 1, Massachusetts 1, Maryland 1, Missouri 1, New Jersey 1, Oregon 11, Virginia 2, Washington 2 and Wisconsin 1.
Twelve people were
No Leafy Green E. coli Outbreaks this Year?
As they say “down under” – “good on ya”
However, if history is a guide, please remain vigilant.
| Date | Vehicle | Etiology | Confirmed Cases |
States/Provinces |
| July 1995 | Lettuce (leafy green; red; romaine) | E. coli O157:H7 | 74 | 1:MT |
| Sept. 1995 | Lettuce (romaine) | E. coli O157:H7 | 20 | 1:ID |
| Sept. 1995 | Lettuce (iceberg) | E. coli O157:H7 | 30 | 1:ME |
| Oct. |
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia report 196 E. coli cases linked to Ground Beef
Since the last update on April 26, 2019, 19 more ill people were added to this outbreak.
As of May 13, 2019, 196 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O103 have been reported from 10 states -Florida 5, Georgia 49, Illinois 1, Indiana 1, Kentucky 69, Minnesota 1, Mississippi 1, Ohio 12,