I have a lot of food safety friends – some who will and will not admit it publicly. Here is one of the best emails I received recently after Politico posted “The FDA’s Food Failure,” a 36-page investigation (Pulitzer Prize eligible) by Helena Bottemiller Evich that details the fact that food safety is not a
What does Marler eat at a Restaurant?
First published in Insider.
Bill Marler is an attorney who specializes in food borne illness cases.
Most of the cases he’s worked on have involved either undercooked or prepackaged foods.
He’s learned to always order food cooked well done and to avoid salads to reduce his risk of food poisoning.
When it comes to eating
Sodexo, we have a problem
Rafael Bernal had a interesting story this morning on Sodexo’s apparent mismanagement of the cafeterias in the House of Representatives complex – see, cafeteria workers denounce working conditions. Perhaps not the risk to our democracy as January 6th, it might well give our representatives a “taste” of how important food safety really is. Here is
Damn, I made Food Safety Talk 259: No Bill, You Pay Us
Food Safety Talk 259: No Bill, You Pay Us
The guys are joined by friend of the show and food safety lawyer Bill Marler, for his second time on the show (but first in 8 years). The group talks about food safety advocacy, how the civil legal system supports change within the
USDA Economic Research Service: Salmonella accounted for nearly 80 percent of pathogen violations in U.S. food imports from 2002 to 2019
As the quantity of food imported into the United States continues to rise, it is increasingly important to minimize foodborne illness risks for U.S. consumers. Foods contaminated with pathogens or toxins can result in foodborne illnesses. A recent USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) study examined the number of U.S. import refusals caused by pathogen/toxin contamination
It is always good to be appreciated for the work we do at Marler Clark
Thanks to all the lawyers and staff at Marler Clark who for the last 24 years have made Marler Clark the best damn law firm in the world.
A note from a client today:
KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks and Pizza Hut, close your Russian Restaurants until Putin removes troops from Ukraine
I am not sure Putin shares the same love for fast food as Trump, but we all need to do our share to send a message that Russian aggression can not stand.
I must admit, I have sued the above restaurants in the past.
Tip-o-pen to my friend, Paul V. Nunes.
Is trying to sell a recalled food product illegal – Hell, yes!
A week ago one of my food safety followers on Twitter sent me this photo that was apparently circulating offering for sale on eBay a product that was recalled over a decade ago. They asked if it was legal for someone to sell a recalled food product.
First, after a quick search on eBay I
STOP accepting applicants for 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship
We were proud to donate $100,000 to start the fellowship.
The national nonprofit public health organization STOP Foodborne Illness is accepting applicants for its 2022-2023 Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship. Applications must be submitted by March 31.
The fellowship program is a partnership with the Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program. The fellow will
Republicans, Democrats and Independents agree? Americans Overwhelmingly Support Stronger Poultry Production Regulations
A new nationwide poll of 1,000 registered voters reveals incredibly high support for stricter regulations on poultry production aimed at reducing Salmonella poisoning and other illnesses.Here is the press release.
The following are key findings from the survey:
Americans display fairly high awareness of Salmonella poisoning. Overall, 87% of voters have heard about Salmonella