As of February 16, 2024, a total of 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states – California, Utah, Colorado and Texas. Illnesses started on dates
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Raw Milk Cheese and E. coliBill Marler
Bill Marler is an accomplished personal injury lawyer and national expert on foodborne illness litigation. He began representing victims of foodborne illness in 1993, when he represented Brianne Kiner, the most seriously injured survivor of the Jack in the Box E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, resulting in her landmark $15.6 million settlement. Marler founded Food Safety News in 2009.
Publisher’s Platform: With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreaks and/or recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell raw milk products?
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Here is bit(e) of history:
Organic Pastures Dairy Company (OPDC) & Raw Farm LLC – Started OPDC in 2000 – Changed name to Raw Farm LLC in 2020
Organic Pastures Dairy Company Recalls…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: With multiple Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter outbreaks and/or recalls, why is Raw Farm LLC (formerly Organic Pastures) allowed to sell raw milk products?Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccine
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Since the outbreaks were first identified in 2016, 37 states have publicly reported the following as of January 12, 2024:
- Cases: 44,947
- Hospitalizations: 27,469 (61%)
- Deaths: 424
Hardly a week goes by…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Hepatitis A outbreaks have sickened tens of thousands and killed 424; all preventable by a vaccinePublisher’s Platform: What’s up with Listeria and Cheese
As of February 6, 2024, a total of 26 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 11 states: Arizona 4, California 8, Colorado 4, Florida 1, Georgia 1, Nevada 1…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Listeria and CheesePublisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Ranking Member Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), and Subcommittee on…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Representatives demand FDA action on lead-tainted cinnamon applesaucePublisher’s Platform: What the heck is up with Salmonella and Cantaloupe?
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In the United States as of today, a total of 407 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella were reported from 44 states (Alaska 1, Arizona 15, Arkansas 2…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: What the heck is up with Salmonella and Cantaloupe?Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?
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As of January 17, 2024, a total of 47 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 22 states – Arizona 2, Colorado 1, Connecticut 1, Idaho 1…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: What’s up with Salmonella and Charcuterie from Sam’s Club and Costco?Publisher’s Platform: Remembering another Valley Meats E. coli recall
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The sad thing about doing this kind of work for over 30 years is that my memory still functions and I recall too much.
On New Years Eve Day, FSIS push out…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Remembering another Valley Meats E. coli recallPublisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedy
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As of Nov. 17, this year 43 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 15 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from Oct. 17, 2023, to Nov.
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: New Salmonella cantaloupe outbreak prompts a memory of the deadly Jensen Farms Listeria tragedyPublisher’s Platform: Raw Milk – A Sickening Elixir
Organic Pastures Dairy Company was founded in 2000 and changed its business name to Raw Farm in 2020. Here is a brief history of raw milk and raw milk products that the company has recalled…
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Raw Milk – A Sickening Elixir