Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Salmonella Outbreak: Tomatoes

The CDC has identified an outbreak of Salmonella infections and suspects the source is fresh produce, most likely tomatoes.  The Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 172 people.  Of those, 11 have been hospitalized.

To date, 18 states have confirmed cases of Salmonella that may be associated with tomatoes.  The states involved are the following: Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin.  In Minnesota, 5 patients ate tomoatoes at the same fast food restaurant.

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) include diarrhea, an upset stomach and abdominal pains.  In some cases these Salmonella symptoms are accompanied by a mild fever.  The symptoms of Salmonella poisoning, particularly diarrhea, usually appear six to seventy-two hours after initial contact with the bacteria. The illness is usually mild enough so that no treatment is required, and passes in two to seven days.

Salmonella Lawyer
If you have been diagnosed with salmonellosis, you should contact Fred Pritzker, a leading food poisoning lawyer.  Because of his years of experience litigating food poisoning lawsuits, he understands the legal and scientific issues involved in a food poisoning case.  Consequently, he has recovered millions for food poisoning victims, including a recent settlement for $6,425,000.  To contact Fred Pritzker for a free case evaluation, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com or fill out the online, attorney-consultation form.

Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. has a national practice and represents clients throughout the United States.  The states involved in the Salmonella outbread that may be associated with tomatoes are the following: Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin.


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