Food Poisoning Attorneys

Salmonella

People generally contract salmonella by ingesting food or beverages that have been in contact with animal feces or with an infected animal. Around 1.4 million Americans become sick with salmonella every year.

Listeria

Listeria occurs when someone eats food that has been contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can be found in uncooked meats, vegetables, non-pasteurized milk products, and deli meats.

E. Coli

According to the CDC, 73,000 people contract Escherichia coli (E. coli) every year. E. coli can be caused by unsafe food preparation, undercooked meat, drinking raw milk or contaminated water.

Botulism

Botulism is a rare but serious illness that is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulism. People who contract botulism are at risk for paralysis and death. Foodborne botulism can be caused by home-canned foods such as beets, corn, and asparagus. However, botulism can be contracted from commercially canned food products as well.

Campylobacter

People usually contract Campylobacter from contaminated food or water, raw poultry, fresh produce, and unpasteurized food. One of the most common causes of “traveler’s diarrhea” is the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni.

Giardia

Unlike many other foodborne illnesses, giardia is caused by a parasite. Giardia is generally caused by drinking contaminated water.

Norovirus

Norovirus, also known as the stomach flu, is a very contagious virus that causes 21 million illnesses every year. The virus can be contracted from contact with another infected person, by touching a contaminated surface or eating contaminated foods.