The Dangers of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is much more prevalent than many people may realize. Food contaminated by viruses, bacteria, and parasites all contribute to the estimated 76 million illnesses caused by food poisoning each year. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about 5,000 people die annually from food-borne illnesses.
Food can become contaminated during the growing, handling, and preparing processes, putting it at risk at every step of the way. If you have become ill due to eating tainted food, you should contact a Baltimore product liability lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, today at 410-234-0100 to learn more about your legal options.
Forms of Food-Borne Illnesses
As mentioned above, food toxins can be parasites, viruses, or bacteria. Thus, there are a wide variety of food-borne illnesses, including:
- Rotavirus
- Campylobacter
- Shigella
- Giardia
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- Botulism
- Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Most people associate food poisoning with abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Indeed, these are the main characteristics of most types of food poisoning. However, some sources of food-borne illnesses can actually cause other symptoms. For example, the botulism bacterium releases a toxin that causes muscle weakness. One strain of E. coli often results in kidney failure.
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Growers, shippers, and preparers of food should keep in mind that any unsafe food handling could result in potentially deadly food-borne illnesses for you and your loved ones. If you have suffered due to food poisoning, contact a Baltimore product liability attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, at 410-234-0100 for more information about your legal rights.
