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Salmonella

A Common Form of Bacterial Food Poisoning

Each year, at least 40,000 Americans and possibly many more whose cases go unreported and untreated are infected with salmonella, a type of food-borne bacteria. The salmonella organism, most often transmitted to people who eat raw or undercooked eggs, poultry, and other foods, can result in severe, life-threatening infections. Salmonella outbreaks involving contaminated tomatoes, peppers, chicken, and peanut butter have been blamed in recent years for killing and sickening thousands of people across the United States.

If you or a loved one has suffered from exposure to salmonella bacteria or developed the related disease called salmonellosis, 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 salmonella exposure and other types 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.

What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Exposure?

Salmonella is a common and potentially deadly form of food poisoning that affects the body’s gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms typically develop within 12 to 72 hours after infection, last from four to seven days, and range from mild to severe. Many people may be infected with salmonella and not know it, which leads medical experts to agree that the tens of thousands of salmonella cases officially reported each year are just the tip of the iceberg.

The most common symptoms of salmonella contamination include:

• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps

In some people infected with salmonella, the diarrhea and vomiting may be severe enough to cause dehydration that requires hospitalization and treatment with intravenous fluids. The elderly, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to suffer these severe symptoms.

How is Salmonella Transmitted?

Non-typhoidal salmonella, the strain of the bacteria commonly transmitted to humans, is most often spread to people who eat raw or undercooked eggs, meat, or other items contaminated by the bacteria. Some household pets also may carry the bacteria on their skin and transmit it to people. The most common sources of salmonella contamination include:

• Poultry
• Pork
• Beef
• Eggs
• Milk
• Reptiles, such as turtles, lizards, and snakes
• Pet rodents, such as rats

How Can I Prevent Salmonella Contamination?

Since salmonella is transmitted to people by raw or undercooked foods and unsanitary kitchen conditions, frequent hand-washing, cleaning, and careful preparation of raw meat and other foods can help prevent the spread of the disease. By frequently cleaning kitchen surfaces, such as countertops, knives, and cutting boards used to prepare chicken, eggs, and other foods, the spread of salmonella can be significatnly reduced.

Call Today for Free Legal Consultation

Have you or a loved one been exposed to salmonella? If so, 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 salmonella contamination case by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the form on this page.