Salmonella Poisoning
Salmonella, or salmonellosis, is the most common foodborne illness in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) receive reports of approximately 40,000 cases of salmonellosis in the United States each year – and the CDC estimates that hundreds of thousands more cases go unreported.
The food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have spent the past 25 years representing injured victims across the state, including Alexandria, Baton Rouge and New Iberia. Our lawyers represented thousands of personal injury victims including people sickened by the salmonella outbreak that occurred two years ago from tainted peanut butter – and with the recent wave of salmonella poisonings attributed to other peanut butter products, we are accepting new cases. If you or a loved one has been sickened by salmonella poisoning, contact our firm by calling 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request.
What is Salmonella?
The salmonella germ is actually a group of bacteria that pass from the feces of people or animals, including birds, into food which then becomes contaminated. Salmonella poisoning can occur in raw poultry, eggs, beef, and sometimes unwashed fruit and vegetables – and the food usually looks and smells normal. Salmonella may occur in small, contained outbreaks in the general population, in epidemic proportions among the general population, or in large outbreaks in hospitals, restaurants or institutions housing children or the elderly.
For more information on Salmonella, visit our Salmonella page on www.myfoodadvocate.com.
Salmonella Poisoning
Salmonella poisoning produces symptoms that range from unpleasant discomfort to extremely dangerous health conditions. Eating contaminated food can cause abdominal cramping, diarrhea and fever – and while most people recover within a week, those with compromised heath can suffer more serious consequences. In particular, the elderly, young children, AIDS patients, and anyone else whose immune systems is underdeveloped or compromised may become extremely ill. If salmonella gets into the bloodstream, it can be life-threatening.
The onset of symptoms of salmonella poisoning is usually 12 to 72 hours after infection. Persons with diarrhea caused by salmonella typically recover completely, although it may be several months before bowel habits return to normal. A small number of people develop Reiter’s Syndrome which is a pain in the joints, irritation of the eyes and painful urination. Reiter’s Syndrome can lead to chronic arthritis which is difficult to treat.
Determining that salmonella is the cause of a particular illness depends on laboratory tests, including stool samples from an infected person. If you believe you or a loved one has become seriously ill from salmonella poisoning, you should seek immediate medical attention. If you still have the food that made you ill, seal it and store it for review by medical officials.
Once you have seen a doctor, contact the law firm of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. We have represented thousands of personal injury victims including, food poisoning victims, in both personal and class action litigation, and we’re ready to help you. We’ll review your situation free of charge and advise you of your legal options. Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and dedication to work on your behalf.
Food Poisoning Attorneys
If you have been sickened by salmonella poisoning, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. You only have a limited time after your injury to file a claim, however, so you must act quickly. Call 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request. We represent victims across the state of Louisiana including Alexandria and Baton Rouge.
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