Hawaii Food Poisoning Lawyer
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Each year, thousands of individuals become ill, require hospitalization, and even die from the effects of food poisoning and food born illnesses. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 76 million cases of food related illnesses each year.
The elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to food poisoning, although, if the food is severely contaminated, or contains harmful pathogens, even the healthiest individuals are at risk of food poisoning.
Some of the most common forms of food poisoning are:
Salmonella – Causes fever, cramps, diarrhea, intestinal infection, and can even enter the bloodstream. Salmonella is common in birds and mammals and can occur by ingesting undercooked foods.
Campylobacter – This is the most common cause of food poisoning. Campylobacter causes fever, cramps, vomiting, headache, muscle pain, and diarrhea. Campylobacter can occur from ingesting undercooked vegetables, meats, shellfish, and dairy.
E. coli O157:H7 – It is estimated that over 70,000 cases of E. coli poisoning occur each year in the United States. E. coli can cause severe cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and internal bleeding. Most outbreaks of food poisoning related to E. coli stem from ground beef.
Listeria – A very serious food poisoning that can be fatal and occurs from ingesting contaminated beef, lamb, birds, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. The people most vulnerable to listeria are pregnant women and their unborn children. Some symptoms of listeria are loss of balance, confusion, fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, and other flu-like symptoms. In pregnant women, listeria can cause miscarriage, infection, or even stillbirth.
If you or a loved one has suffered from food poisoning in Hawaii, Philip R. Brown will be able to help you file a food poisoning claim. You deserve to recover compensation from the losses you have endured as a result of your food poisoning.
If you or a loved one has suffered from food poisoning in Honolulu or anywhere else in Hawaii, and would like to file a food poisoning claim, contact Philip R. Brown to schedule your free initial food poisoning consultation. It's important you feel safe no matter if you are a resident or just vacationing in the Islands.
