I asked our AI friends – What are the pros and cons of replacing FDA Commissioner Makary with me – here is the response? This is a very timely question — Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner today, May 12, 2026, amid reports of internal tensions and policy clashes, with the vaping dispute reportedly being a […]
Another Hepatitis A outbreak appears to be brewing in the US linked to imported frozen strawberries. Here is a bit(e) of a compilation of past outbreaks. Hepatitis A outbreaks associated with fresh, frozen, and minimally processed produce worldwide from 1983 to 2022—adapted and expanded from Sivapalasingam et al., 2004 and Fiore, 2004. Italics indicate instances […]
I must admit, I seldom borrow anything from the former President or the First Lady, but this seemed to fit all too well. Late in 2022 the public learned that infants may have been sickened, and possibly died, due to the consumption of Cronobacter tainted infant formula. The possible outbreak and the FDA investigation that followed, caused formula […]
The requests for t-shirts has been a bit overwhelming – as have been the supportive comments. Although I set aside 100 for the first 100 that emailed me (bmarler@marlerclark.com) their mailing address, I have had over 300 requests. I have ordered more to fill the requests. So, keep the requests coming. If inclined, post pictures […]
The first 100 people to email me at bmarler@marlerclark.com and leave their mailing address will get a free-t-shirt. GET THE FACTS: WHY WE CAN NO LONGER TRUST THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO KEEP US SAFE FROM CONTAMINATED FOOD Each year, millions of Americans are sickened, and thousands die from foodborne illness. And yet, the leadership of the Food […]
ACIP Secretariat Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Mailstop H24-8 Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 acip@cdc.gov Dear ACIP Secretariat: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides advice and guidance to the Director of the CDC regarding use of vaccines and related agents for control of vaccine-preventable diseases in the civilian population of the United States. […]
On Feb. 28, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Sun Sprouts-brand alfalfa sprouts grown by SunSprout Enterprises of Fremont, NE, is over. CDC reports a total of 63 illnesses, with 10 people requiring hospitalization. Illnesses were reported in eight states with the last […]
The Food and Drug Administration has begun traceback efforts related to a multi-state outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes. The source of the outbreak continues to be listed as unknown by the FDA even though it has begun product traceback. So, top contenders? Leafy Greens? Cheese? Deli Meat? Enoki Mushrooms – again? According to the […]
As reported at Food Safety News, on Feb. 23, Publisher Bill Marler and Food Safety News were honored by the New Jersey Association of Justice (NJAJ) with its Gold Medal for Distinguished Journalism. But, before we get into the award, that was accepted by Jonan Pilet, who with Joe Whitworth, Coral Beach, Dan Flynn and Cookson Beecher […]
The Seattle Times | By Sandy Doughton | Feb. 24, 2023 https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/30-years-after-the-deadly-e-coli-outbreak-a-seattle-attorney-still-fights-for-food-safety/ Seattle attorney Bill Marler will be featured in an upcoming Netflix documentary about the 1993 Jack in the Box food poisoning outbreak. Thirty years later, Marler is still suing companies for selling food that makes people sick. He’s shown here at his home office […]
The Seattle Times | By Sandy Doughton | Feb. 24, 2023 https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seattle-food-safety-attorney-bill-marler-does-not-eat-these-foods-do-you/ People in the food industry used to call attorney Bill Marler a blood-sucking ambulance chaser. Now they honor him for 30 years spent fighting to improve food safety. (Daniel Kim / The Seattle Times) IN JULY 1990, I wrote a story for The News […]
Mystery Listeria: As of February 14, 2023, a total of 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 10 states – Arkansas, California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Washington. Sick people’s samples were collected from July 3, 2018, to January 31, 2023. Sick people range in […]
Summary Public Health is investigating an outbreak of Shigellosis associated with Tamarind Tree Restaurant in Seattle. Symptoms reported include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, fever, chills, and vomiting. Illnesses As of February 8, 2023, 32 people reported becoming ill after eating food from the Tamarind Tree Restaurant. These 32 people ate at this restaurant January 14 – […]
Food Safety Magazine February 2023 The story of the 1992–1993 Jack in the Box outbreak is well documented, but how E. coli O157:H7 first showed up on the radar is less known By Andrew Kesler, Corporate Director of Supplier Compliance Thirty years ago in January saw the beginning of what became known as “The Crisis” at Jack […]
The key points of this warning letter are in BOLD below: WARNING LETTER 638042 Dear Mr. Smucker: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Food Safety Branch (CHFS-FSB) jointly inspected your manufacturing facility located at 767 Winchester Road, Lexington, KY 40505-3728 from May 19, 2022, through […]
Kerry Inc. Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Pay $19.228 Million in Connection with Insanitary Plant Conditions Linked to 2018 Salmonella Poisoning Outbreak I need to update my slide deck: Food and ingredient manufacturing company Kerry Inc. pleaded guilty today to a charge that it manufactured breakfast cereal under insanitary conditions at a facility in Gridley, […]