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There are only about 25-30 cases of foodborne botulism each year in the United States. Most of these cases involve home-canned food; however, there are occasionally botulism outbreaks that involve commercial food products. If you have been diagnosed with botulism, a botulism lawyer with food poisoning lawsuit experience can help you understand your legal rights and remedies.

Fred Pritzker practices extensively in the area of foodborne illness litigation. He has established a national reputation in this area and has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.

If you have been diagnosed with botulism, contact lawyer Fred Pritzker about a free consultation by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submitting our free case consultation form.

What is foodborne botulism?
Foodborne botulism is a severe type of food poisoning caused by the ingestion of foods containing a potent neurotoxin (nerve toxin) that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. A very small amount (a few nanograms) of the neurotoxin can cause botulism. There are only 25-30 cases of foodborne botulism each year in the United States, but the mortality rate is high if not treated immediately and properly.

What are the symptoms of botulism?

Symptoms of foodborne botulism generally begin 18 to 36 hours after eating a contaminated food, but they can occur as early as 6 hours or as late as 10 days.

The classic symptoms of foodborne botulism include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. These are all symptoms of the muscle paralysis caused by the bacterial toxin. If untreated, these symptoms may progress to cause paralysis of the arms, legs, trunk and respiratory muscles.

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