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• Microwave Popcorn Lawsuit Over Consumer Lung Disease Dismissed

  December 30, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed a couple's popcorn lung lawsuit, saying they failed to file the claim in a timely manner.

• Texas Cyclospora Cases Not Linked to Salads: Health Officials

  August 28, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. is dealing with more than one cyclospora outbreak, health inspectors determined after finding no link between contaminated salads served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster and illnesses outside of Nebraska and Iowa.

• Cyclospora Infections Continue, As Questions Remain Over Sources

  August 9, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Investigators continue to struggle to find the source of cyclospora illnesses as the number of victims tops 500.

• First Cyclospora Lawsuits Filed Against Olive Garden Amid Outbreak

  August 6, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Three food poisoning lawsuits have been filed against the owners of Olive Garden restaurants in connection with a cyclospora outbreak.

• Red Lobster, Olive Garden Salad Mix Linked to Cyclospora Infections

  August 5, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Cyclospora outbreaks in Iowa and Nebraska have been linked back to salads sold at Olive Gardens and Red Lobster restaurants.

• Bagged Salad Linked to Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak

  July 31, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Officials in Nebraska and Iowa say they have traced a cyclospora outbreak to bagged salad mixes, but the CDC warns that there may be more than one outbreak.

• Cyclospora Infection Outbreak Linked to 250 Illnesses in Midwest

  July 23, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  An outbreak of Cyclospora infections has sickened 250 people across the Midwest as health experts struggle to identify the source, typically fresh produce.

• Employer Abuse Lawsuit Results in $240M for Mentally Disabled Workers

  May 8, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  An Iowa jury has awarded $240 million to mentally disabled workers who claimed that they were abused and exploited at...

• Zachary Chocolate Covered Eggs Recall Issued Over Salmonella Risk

  March 1, 2013

  Russell Maas

  As the Easter candy season approaches, a recall has been issued for chocolate covered marshmallow eggs, due to a potential...

• Jimmy John’s Food Poisoning Lawsuit Filed Over Recalled Sprouts

  February 22, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A food poisoning lawsuit has been filed against the Jimmy John’s sandwich chain by an Iowa woman who says she...