Sacramento Foodborne Illness Attorney
Foodborne epidemics are becoming an increasing concern as large industrial farms produce more and more of the foods we eat. Over the past few years, there have been a number of serious national outbreaks including the Salmonella peanut butter outbreak that began in 2008 as well as the Listeria Cantaloupe outbreak in 2011. Food poisoning is a serious concern, especially for young children, the elderly, pregnant women and others with compromised immune systems. An infection can lead to complications and lasting damages, or even prove to be fatal. If you have contracted a foodborne illness from eating food contaminated by a food-handling business, contact our Sacramento foodborne illness attorneys today. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical fees, lost wages, and other damages related to your illness.
Types of Food Contaminants
There are a number of different types of parasites that can result in illness: specific strains viruses and bacteria can prove to be harmful when ingested. Some of the most common contaminants include:
For some types of contaminant, an infection can be alerted within a couple of hours, in others, it can take up to months before symptoms begin. If you suspect a foodborne illness, contact your local health department to prevent a potential outbreak. While most contractions resolve on its own within a couple of days, it is still necessary to closely monitor the progression of your illness to prevent any unnecessary complications.
How Food is Contaminated
Food can become tainted at the farms, in processing plants, while being transported, or in the kitchen. Produce can be contaminated if they are irrigated with water tainted sewage or animal waste. If a processing plant neglects to maintain the temperature of the food at appropriately cold or warm levels to discourage bacterial growth, the food can become contaminated. A restaurant that fails to meet the sanitary standards set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), guests may be unwittingly served dangerous foods. The FDA has put in place sanitary and food-handling regulations in order to protect consumers and ensure access to safe foods. When businesses neglect to match those requirements and endanger consumers, they can be held liable for the resulting damages.
Free Consultations
If you have become seriously ill from contaminated food, handled or produced by another party, it is important to know your rights. Our experienced Sacramento foodborne illness attorneys offer free consultations to victims of contaminated food. Estey Bomberger attorneys have over 70 cumulative years of experience, and have successfully recovered 100s of millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients. In the case of a serious illness, with a costly and lengthy recovery, it is crucial to receive the total compensation you are entitled to that will cover all of the medical expenses and other losses. If you have lost a loved one, seek justice by holding the negligent businesses accountable. Let our experienced foodborne illness attorneys help you secure your rightful compensation. Schedule an appointment today.