Just in time for Thanksgiving

Food-borne illness from fresh produce is on the rise, according to a story by Marian Burros in Sunday’s New York Times. One reason: Our taste for year-round fruits and vegetables means more imports from countries with lower food-safety standards.

My state is home to probably the top food-borne illness law firm in the nation. And the web site of Seattle-based Marler Clark is a cornucopia of information on E. coli, salmonella, hepatitis and other food-borne illnesses.