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Information on Norovirus Food Poisoning Prevention for Your Family. The following information about Norovirus is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. If you or someone you love has become seriously ill from Norovirus or any other foodborne illness, contact us for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. You can reach one of our highly-qualified lawyers by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our online consultation form. To learn about our serior partner, Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Lawyer and Attorney.

Norovirus Food Poisoning Prevention
Unfortunately, Norovirus will probably infect you or your family at some point in your lives. With more than 20 million cases in the U.S. alone each year, Norovirus is one of most common illnesses. But with simple prevention measures, you can greatly reduce the risk of infection to you and your family:

Wash hands with soap frequently
Be aware of the water you drink
Thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables
Cook raw foods thoroughly, especially shellfish
Keep your kitchen clean

Norovirus has only one natural environment: the human intestine.
For this reason, washing your hands with soap often--especially after bowel movements--is the easiest and most important method of Norovirus prevention. Make sure you wash your hands after changing diapers, before preparing or eating food, and after coming into contact with someone who has viral gastroenteritis.

If you or someone in your family has viral gastroenteritis, it is important to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of beverages. And be conscientious--do your best not to infect others.

Norovirus Food Poisoning Prevention: Fecal Matter
Water that has been contaminated with human stool is another common source of Norovirus infection. Be aware of the water you drink. If you have reason to believe that your water is infected, drink pasteurized milk or bottled beverages. Because ice is simply frozen water, it is also susceptible to Norwalk infection. Make sure the ice you and your family use is safe.

Norovirus Food Poisoning Prevention: Food Handling
People who have an apparent Norovirus infection should not prepare food for others. Because some people can carry the virus and show no symptoms--these people are called carriers--food handlers should be particularly careful when preparing food. Washing hands with soap, thoroughly washing raw fruits and vegetables, and cooking meat to 160° Fahrenheit is a must for food handlers.

Norovirus Food Poisoning Prevention: Shellfish
Some foods, especially shellfish, are contaminated with the Norovirus before they get to you. To help protect yourself and your family, make sure the food you eat has been thoroughly cooked.

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Foodborne Outbreaks

Oklahoma E. coli: An Oklahoma E. coli outbreak may be linked to a Locust Grove restaurant.
Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
Massachusettes E. coli: A Massachusettes E. coli outbreak has been linked to Nebraska Beef products and Coleman Meat products.
Whole Foods Market Lawsuit: The Whole Foods Market E. coli outbreak is part of the Massachusettes E. coli outbreak above.
Virginia E. coli - Goshen Scout Reservation: Dozens of scouts were sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to beef.
Georgia E. coli - Barbecue Pit Lawsuit
Ohio E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Michigan E. coli Outbreak: Ground beef may have sickened people in both Michigan and Ohio.
Multi-State Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak: Tomatoes have sickened hundreds of people throughout the United States.
Minnesota Preschool E. coli: Outbreak associated with Wonder World Preschool in Slayton, Minnesota.
Washington E. coli Lettuce: Outbreak associated with commercial romaine lettuce.
Texas Salmonella Saintpaul - Tomato: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
New Mexico Salmonella Saintpaul Linked to Tomatoes: Outbreak most likely caused by Roma, red plum and/or red round tomatoes.
Nebraska E. coli Outbreak Associated with Roast Beef
Hepatitis A - La Mesa California Chipotle - Lawyer and Lawsuit: San Diego County hepatitis A outbreak
Salmonella - Puffed Rice Recall and Puffed Wheat Recall: Malt-O-Meal cereal recall.
Minnesota Salmonella - Milford Valley Farms Lawsuit: Frozen chicken product.
Salmonella - Agropecuaria Montelibano Cantaloupe Recall: Cantaloupe from Honduras.
Salmonella Litchfield Cantaloupe Lawsuit: Recall of Dole, Chiquita and other brands.
Honolulu E. coli - Sekiya's Lawsuit and Lawyer: E. coli associated with Hawaii restaurant.
Alabama E. coli - Church Supper: Outbreak associated with Eastern Shore Baptis Church.
E. coli - Rochester Meat Company Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef recall.
E. coli - Jeno's and Totino's Pizza Recall and Lawsuit: Pepperoni on pizza.
E. coli - Topps Recall and Lawsuit: Hamburger patty recall.
E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
Listeria - Whittier Farms Recall and Lawsuit: Miscarriage and death linked to milk.
Hawaii Salmonella - Tuna Recall and Lawsuit
Salmonella - Safeway Ground Beef Recall and Lawsuit

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