Food-Borne Illnesses

June 24th, 2011 | Author: | Food, Drinks & Restaurants

When people shop at the grocery store or go out to eat, they don’t anticipate the possibility of getting sick from spoiled or poorly prepared food, but the reality is quite different. Food-borne illness, or food poisoning, hospitalizes 128,000 and kills 3,000 people every year in the United States. Negligent restaurant workers or food companies can potentially put your life in danger if they act negligently during the preparation of food, but you can significantly lessen this number by taking action and holding these people responsible.

With nearly 48 million food-borne illness cases in the country every year, this is not a small problem. Don’t let these workers get away with their negligent actions. Contact a personal injury lawyer today to get financial compensation.

Types of Food-borne Illnesses

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 90 percent of all food-borne illnesses are caused by these seven types of germs:

  • Salmonella
  • E. Coli 0157:H7
  • Norovirus
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Campylobacter
  • Toxoplasma
  • Listeria

You can get food poisoning from consuming:

  • Food prepared by someone who didn’t wash his or her hands
  • Food prepared with dirty cooking utensils or tools
  • Spoiled dairy products
  • Improperly stored frozen foods
  • Raw fish or undercooked meats or eggs
  • Water from a contaminated well

You should seek medical attention immediately if you suspect you are suffering from a food-borne illness so you can receive proper care.

Contact Us

Reporting your food-borne illness to your doctor will also let him or her report the case to the health department. If you or a loved one has suffered from a food-borne illness, contact the San Antonio personal injury lawyers of Chris Mayo injury lawyers at 210-999-9999.



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