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Botulism

A Dangerous Form of Food Poisoning that Requires Medical Treatment

Botulism is a potentially deadly form of food poisoning that can result in severe nerve damage and paralysis in victims. The disease, which is caused by contamination by botulinum bacteria, most often appears in under-cooked foods with low acid content, such as home-canned fruits and vegetables, sausages, and fish or meat that has been smoked or preserved. The possible presence of botulism bacteria in honey and corn syrup are the primary reason why those foods should not be fed to infants.

If you or a loved one has botulism, you may have important legal rights to financial compensation. At Mark & Associates, P.C., our experienced personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of botulism and other forms of food poisoning to obtain the financial compensation to which they are entitled. Injured parties and their families may be entitled to money for the costs of medical bills, lost income from time they were too sick to work, and other damages. Contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today for a free initial consultation by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the case inquiry form on this page.

Which Foods May Contain Botulism Bacteria?

According to the Food and Drug Administration, dozens of foods, when canned, are more commonly contaminated with the bacteria that cause botulism. Those foods include:

• Corn
• Peppers
• Green beans
• Soups
• Beets
• Asparagus
• Mushrooms
• Ripe olives
• Spinach
• Tuna fish
• Chicken
• Chicken livers
• Liver pate
• Luncheon meats
• Ham
• Sausage
• Stuffed eggplant
• Lobster
• Smoked and salted fish

What are the Symptoms of Botulism?

Botulism is a disease that can be very difficult to detect and diagnose, since it has wide-ranging symptoms that do not originate in the abdomen or intestinal tract. Therefore, many botulism victims do not realize they are contaminated until the disease has reached an advanced stage. Some of the most common symptoms of botulism include:

• Dry mouth
• Dry throat
• Sore mouth and throat
• Blurred vision
• Dilated pupils

Call Today for Free Legal Consultation

If you or a loved one has contracted botulism, you may have legal rights. You may be eligible to receive financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and other damages from the negligent food manufacturer or restaurant owner who was responsible for the contamination. Each year, millions of Americans are killed or injured as the result of food poisoning blamed on the improper preparation of food or unsanitary conditions at restaurants, food packaging plants and processing facilities. Contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today for a free, no-obligation review of your possible botulism contamination case by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the form on this page.