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Shigella

Rare Food-Borne Bacteria Linked to Fecal-Contaminated Food and Water

Shigella is a type of fecal bacteria that causes shigellosis, a rare form of food poisoning that affects about 18,000 people in the United States each year. Shigella is most often carried by food and water that has been contaminated by human fecal matter and is more common and dangerous in the world’s developing countries, where unsanitary conditions lead to large outbreaks blamed for devastating illness and deaths. In the United States, the disease accounts for less than 10 percent of all reported outbreaks of food poisoning and about 10 to 15 percent of those people infected by shigella bacteria will die as a result. The eldery, the sick, and children are particularly vulnerable to severe reactions to shigella exposure.

If you or a loved one has suffered from exposure to shigella or developed the related disease called shigellosis, 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 Foods May be Contaminated by Shigella Bacteria?

Shigella is a strain of bacterial organism that is commonly transmitted to people who consume certain types of raw or unpasteurized foods that have been contaminated by human fecal matter, including:

• Water
• Potato salad
• Tuna salad
• Shrimp salad
• Macaroni salad
• Chicken Salad
• Uncooked vegetables, milk, dairy products, and meats

What are the Symptoms of Shigella Contamination?

Symptoms of shigella contamination and shigellosis typically appear within 12 to 48 hours of infection. They can range from mild abdominal discomfort to more severe dysentery and physical symptoms can include:

• Cramps
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Rectal bleeding

Call Today for Free Legal Consultation

Have you or a loved one been exposed to shigella fecal bacteria or developed the related food-poisoning disease, called shigellosis? 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 shigella contamination case by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the form on this page.