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Information on Norovirus Food Poisoning Prevention for Your Family. The following information about Norovirus is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., 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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