Many different food products have resulted in food poisoning, or food-borne illness. Peanut butter and tomatoes were linked to recent salmonella outbreaks. Spinach has been identified as the culprit in other cases. Undercooked meat or poultry served at restaurants have made patrons seriously ill. Symptoms of food poisoning can range from nausea to high fever and usually occur within two days of consuming contaminated food.
Food poisoning may occur when food has not been properly stored or properly prepared. The food may become contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens, including parasites and viruses. Companies responsible for producing and distributing defective food products can be held liable for medical and other costs to consumers who were made ill.
While everyone is at risk, children, pregnant women, the elderly and the severely ill face the highest risks of severe complications, permanent disability and death.
If you or a loved one has been injured from consuming a tainted food product, you may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced attorneys are ready to fight for victims of food poisoning.
Food-borne diseases cause about 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
If you are suffering from food poisoning, you may be eligible for compensation related to medical expenses, missed work and changes to travel plans that resulted in greater costs or lost deposits
Only a small amount of bacteria need be present for a restaurant patron to become ill from consuming tainted food.
At Flager & Yockey, P.C., serving Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester Counties and all of Eastern Pennsylvania, including Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, Harrisburg, Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Williamsport and the Poconos as well as the entire State of New Jersey, our experienced lawyers can help if you or a loved one has been injured by food poisoning. Contact us today.
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