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E. Coli

Deadly Intestinal Bacteria From Unwashed Vegetables, Contaminated Raw Meat

Escherichia coli, commonly abbreviated as E. coli, are a group of bacteria that can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, pneumonia, and other diseases in people who consume food contaminated by the bacteria. Some forms of E. coli are harmless and are necessary in the intestines to assist in digestion, but other types of E. coli can cause severe injuries. About 75,000 cases of E. coli infection and 61 deaths are reported in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If you or a loved one has been contaminated with E. coli bacteria, 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 food poisoning 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 be Contaminated by E. Coli?

E. coli is most often are passed to people who eat raw meat and unwashed vegetables that have been contaminated by the bacteria. Unsanitary conditions at ranches were cattle are raised and slaughtered and on farms where vegetables are fertilized with manure from contaminated cattle are most often to blame for E. coli contamination. Some unpasteurized fruit juice can also transmit the bacteria to people. Since heat most often kills E. coli, properly cooking contaminated beef and cooking vegetables can effectively eliminate most of the bacterial contaminations.

What Are the Symptoms of E. Coli Contamination?

People who are contaminated with E. coli bacteria may experience symptoms within two or three days of being exposed. The most common symptoms of E. coli contamination include:

• Vomiting
• Severe abdominal pain
• Diarrhea, often with blood in it

E. Coli Outbreaks Make National News

Outbreaks of E. coli bacteria often make big news headlines. In 1993, hundreds of people were sickened and four children died across the United States after eating contaminated hamburgers at Jack in the Box fast-food restaurants. It was later determined that improper cooking of contaminated beef patties caused the injuries and deaths. Lawsuits filed on behalf of consumers who were injured or killed by the Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak netted more than $50 million in damages, which was the largest sum ever paid for a case of food-borne contamination.

In 2006, a strain of E. coli linked to contaminated spinach grown on California ranches was blamed for sickening at least 200 people in the United States.

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If you or a loved one has been exposed to the E. coli bacteria, 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, farmer, 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 E-coli contamination case by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the form on this page.