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FDA publishes rule for production of sprouts

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The FDA has released its final food safety guidance for producers of sprouts, a food that has been linked to several outbreaks in recent years. Between 1996 and 2020, the FDA reported 52 foodborne illness outbreaks linked to sprouts, which are produced in conditions ideal for pathogen growth. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

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After multiple Jimmy John’s outbreaks the FDA warns them to fix the problems

Bill Marler

From the FDA: Although you stated that corrective actions were implemented following the 2019 and 2012 outbreaks, you have not provided FDA with any information demonstrating long-term, sustainable corrections have been implemented throughout your organization to prevent this violation from recurring in the future. All 8 were female.

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So, what’s the cause of the recent E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak?

Bill Marler

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) – I do not recall a CDC post recently that included working with both the FSIS (regulates, Beef, Pork, Poultry and Catfish) and the FDA (regulates everything else). Romaine, 2011, 58 cases, 59% female.

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Round 2: Open letter to the leadership at FDA – Please know that these are the people you were bound to protect

Bill Marler

In 30 years of practice, I have on numerous occasions offered to FDA leadership the opportunity to meet directly with the people who consumed food that was tainted under the FDA’s watch. Admitted to the hospital the following day at which time brain and neck imaging showed multiple lesions.

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Request for update on Petition to deem Salmonella an Adulterant

Bill Marler

million illnesses, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths, and 130 outbreaks each year [6] [7] and unfortunately, the burden on consumers shows no signs of letting up. 2011) (“[A]n agency ‘is required to at least definitively respond to. [a] 2011) (applying 5 USC § 555(b) to an FDA citizen’s petition); Fund for Animals v.

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More food products with Rizo-Lopez Cheese recalled due to Listeria illnesses and deaths – Marler Clark retained by victims

Bill Marler

FDA has been notified of additional companies who have issued public notifications or recalls for products linked to the Rizo-Lopez Foods, Inc. Of 26 people with information available, 23 have been hospitalized. FDA conducted inspections at the Rizo-López Foods facility and collected food and environmental samples for testing.

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As 26 sick with Listeria dozens of products with cheese being recalled

Bill Marler

FDA has been notified of additional recalls on 2/8/2024 for products made with or containing recalled dairy products from Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. Of 26 people with information available, 23 have been hospitalized. FDA conducted inspections at the Rizo-López Foods facility and collected food and environmental samples for testing.

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