Campylobacter Blog

"Surveillance and analysis on campylobacter news and outbreaks."

Author: Marler Clark is a Seattle law firm that also authors Cryptosporidium Blog, E. Coli Blog, Marler Blog, Food Poison Blog, Hepatitis Blog, Listeria Blog, Norovirus Blog, Salmonella Blog. and Shigella Blog.

Blawg Related Categories: Consumer Law • Health Law • Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • Product Liability Law • Law Firm

Recent Posts from Campylobacter Blog

Raw Milk with Campylobacter Clearly Do Not Mix Well
Nick Grube continues part 2 of a 3 part series. Part 1 ran a few days ago. The article is a must read for raw milk producers, raw milk drinkers, potential raw milk drinkers, politicians…
Raw Milk, Campylobacter and Guillain Barre Syndrome
It is not just the New York Times that writes great stories. The Daily Triplicate of Crescent City, California has done a great piece on Mari Tardiff and the risks of Campylobacter. Tip-of-the-pen to Nick…
New Zealand leads world on controlling campylobacter
New Zealand’s efforts to drastically reduce the effects of the dangerous bacteria found in chicken have seen it lead global efforts to improve the safety of poultry for human consumption. The New Zealand Food Safety…
UK - Campylobacter found in 65% of Chickens
The Food Standards Agency has published the findings of a new survey testing for campylobacter and salmonella in chicken on sale in the UK. The survey showed that campylobacter was present in 65% of the…
Walworth County Wisconsin District Attorney's Office may file charges in Raw Milk Campylobacter Case
The Walworth County District Attorney's Office is evaluating whether to file charges against the owners of an Elkhorn farm shut down after more than two dozen people fell ill from consuming raw milk. Assistant District…
Wisconsin Confirms Raw Milk as Source of Campylobacter Illnesses
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture has announced that testing has confirmed that 35 campylobacter infections resulted from the consumption of unpasteurized “raw” milk. The agency announced on September 16 that DNA test results and other…
New Zealand Health Officials Warn Against Raw Milk
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) is warning residents not to consume unpasteurized ("raw") milk due to risks posed by bacterial pathogens, such as campylobacter. The press release, dated September 14, states: drinking unpasteurised milk…
Raw Milk In Wisconsin Is Illegal And Making People Sick, Says State
This just in from the State of Wisconsin: Thirteen confirmed cases of illness in southeastern Wisconsin have been linked to consumption of unpasteurized milk, public health officials said today, and they cautioned residents to discard…
Breakthrough Moves Closer to Campylobacter Vaccine
We don’t get to report on a lot of good news here. Today, we do, though. The Washington Post is reporting that Navy scientist Patricia Guerry has made “discoveries that could lead to the first vaccine” for…
Useful Tips on Avoiding Campylobacter Infection
In an informative article from U.S. News, Janurary W. Payne provides useful information on avoiding campylobacter infection. Campylobacter is a bacterial infection, often spread through contaminated food. While it does not receive the notoriety of foodborne pathogens like E. coli…