Food Poisoning Lawsuit
Food poisoning and foodborne related illnesses cause about 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,200 deaths nationwide each year.
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The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting food poisoning claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with food poisoning and suffered serious side effects, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
More Food Poisoning Information
According to the Center for Disease Control, food poisoning and foodborne related illnesses cause about 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,200 deaths nationwide each year. Whether it is salmonella, E. coli, listeria or another type of food poisoning, the effects can be severe and even life-threatening.
Often, the source of the problem starts way before the food reaches a consumer. This has been the case with recent food recalls such as black pepper, beef, peanut butter, salami and so on. Other times, food is stored improperly, whether in a warehouse, grocery store or restaurant.
Recognizing the need for consumer education, the FDA recently released some tips to help consumers protect themselves while shopping for food.
- Check for cleanliness
- Is the store clean looking and smelling?
- Keep certain foods separated Separate and raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other items in your cart. And put meats, poultry and seafood in plastic bags to prevent their juices from getting on other items.
- Inspect cans and jars Don’t buy food in cans or jars that are bulging, dented, or cracked.
- Inspect frozen food packaging Don’t buy frozen food if the package is damaged. Don’t buy food that shows signs of freezer burn.
- Select frozen foods and perishables, and then meat last
- Choose fresh eggs carefully Make sure the eggs are refrigerated and that none of the eggs are cracked or broken.
- Be mindful of time and temperature Refrigerate perishable products as soon as possible. Perishable foods should not be left at room temperature longer than 2 hours, 1 hour when temperatures are above 90° F.
Symptoms & Side Effects of Food Poisoning
Food Poisoning has been linked to the following side effects:
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal cramps
- Reiter’s syndrome
- Vomiting
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
Do I Have a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting food poisoning claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with food poisoning and suffered serious side effects, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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