California Foodborne Illness Lawyers

5 Million Frozen Pizzas Recalled - Possible E. Coli Contamination

ConAgra: Banquet Chicken or Turkey Pot Pies Contaminated with Salmonella

Beef Recall for E. Coli Is Expanded

Every year in the United States, approximately 5,000 people die from food poisoning and food related illnesses. It has been estimated that approximately 76 million people in the U.S. experience foodborne illness annually, with up to 300,000 people requiring hospitalization for their illnesses. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a serious foodborne illness, please contact Masry & Vititoe.

Restaurant employees are required to comply with important health codes to ensure that people do not become ill due to unsafe food and unsanitary conditions. Many cases of food poisoning and foodborne illness deaths may be the result of restaurants whose workers do not obey the strict code of hygiene and sanitation standards which are imposed to reduce the risk of food illnesses.

Due to blatent disregard of the standards, many food establishments are cited throughout California and the rest of the U.S. for a wide range of various health violations, which may be due to un-refrigerated meat, bugs or vermin in the kitchen, or employees who do not wash their hands. If you have been to a restaurant which you believe is unsanitary, or you have suffered from food poisoning you should report the incident to the health department, as well as legal professionals who have experience successfully representing personal injury clients.

Depending upon the type and severity of the foodborne illness, symptoms can develop within an hour, but may take up to three weeks to appear. E. Coli, Botulism, Hepatitis A, and Salmonella are just a few types of food poisoning and foodborne illnesses which may cause severe medical problems. Listed below are some of the symptoms of food poisoning:

• Abdominal cramping
• Vomiting
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Headache
• Exhaustion

If you have suffered from any serious symptoms of food poisoning as the result of contaminated food, recalled food products (such as recalled peanut butter), unhygienic food handlers, or an unsanitary restaurant, please contact Masry & Vititoe immediately to discuss your case with one our California food poisoning lawyers.

Foodborne Illness in the News

Castleberry's Food Co. canned meat recall expanded to more than 90 brands after botulism scare
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FDA warns consumers not to eat Veggie Booty Snack Food due to risk of Salmonella contamination
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E. coli fear spurs ground beef recall at Albertsons, Save-A-Lot
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Merced firm recalls beef after E. coli outbreak
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Frozen Ground Beef Patties Recalled As Five Kids Sick With E. Coli
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