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product_liability food-poisoningSalmonella food poisoning results in 1.4 million cases of illness and more than 500 deaths every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recent outbreak of Salmonella food poisoning due to contaminated peanut butter has put Salmonella in the national spotlight once again.
Indeed, Salmonella food poisoning is the most common type of bacterial infection reported — much more common than E. coli infections, for example.
Bacteria in Feces
Salmonella bacteria live in the intestinal tracts of infected humans and other animals, including birds. The bacteria, which are one-celled organisms, are usually transmitted to humans or animals by eating foods that are contaminated with animal or human feces.
Cross-contamination can also occur. For example, Salmonella food poisoning is a risk when juices from contaminated poultry or raw meat come into contact with ready-to-eat foods such as salad greens. Food can also be contaminated via the unwashed hands of someone who handled the food. In addition, many people don't realize that the feces of their pet may contain Salmonella — especially if the pet has diarrhea.
Symptoms of Salmonella Food Poisoning
The foodborne illness caused by Salmonella is called salmonellosis. The symptoms of salmonellosis, or Salmonella food poisoning, usually appear within about 8 to 72 hours after the contaminated food is eaten, and include:
Sometimes Life-Threatening
Although Salmonella food poisoning symptoms usually go away without treatment within four to seven days, the infection can be life-threatening, especially for babies, toddlers, the elderly, pregnant women and their fetuses, and people with a weakened immune system.
Usually there are no long-term effects of Salmonella food poisoning, but a small number of people who have diarrhea as a salmonellosis symptom may have bowel problems for several months. A very small number of people may develop joint pain, eye irritation, and painful urination; this is called Reiter's syndrome, a condition that can last for months or even years, and can lead to chronic arthritis.
If You've Had Salmonella Food Poisoning
When food poisoning strikes you or a family member, it's often a memorably bad experience. If your Salmonella food poisoning was particularly bad, your case may be eligible for a legal remedy. Contact an experienced food poisoning attorney to find out whether you have some legal options.
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