Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Salmonella Pregnancy

Women are at a higher risk of contracting Salmonella during pregnancy because of hormonal changes that suppress their immune system. Salmonella poisoning during pregnancy can cause preterm labor, miscarriage, or in rare cases stillbirth. Attorney Fred Pritzker has 30 years of experience and a record of success in food poisoning illnesses, including a recent $6,425,000 settlement. In recognition of his accomplishments, he has also been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. To learn more about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning Attorney and Lawyer

What is Salmonella Poisoning?
Salmonella is a genus of aerobic gram-negative rod-shaped nonspore-forming usually motile bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae that grow well on artificial media and form acid and gas on many carbohydrates but not on lactose, sucrose, or salicin, that are pathogenic for humans and other warm-blooded animals, and that cause food poisoning, acute gastrointestinal inflammation, typhoid fever, and septicemia. The most common sources of salmonella are raw eggs, undercooked poultry, and pets/farm animals (especially pet turtles, hamsters, and cats).

Complications of Salmonella Pregnancy

  • Extended vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration
  • Severe dehydration can decrease blood flow through the placenta, causing fetal distress
  • Gastrointestinal infections can be a risk factor for preterm delivery or low birth weight
  • Miscarriage
  • Stillbirth (rare)

Prevention of Salmonella Infection during Pregnancy

  • Wash hands before and after preparing foods
  • Sanitize kitchen surfaces and refrigerator shelves/drawers
  • Keep uncooked food from coming into contact with cooked food
  • Wash fruit, vegetables, and salad greens prior to eating
  • Use pasteurized products
  • Cook food thoroughly
  • Keep pets out of the kitchen
  • Wear protective gloves when handling litter boxes, "pooper scoopers", or gardening (manure fertilizers may be present)
  • Avoid breathing dust from cat litter boxes
  • Store food at safe temperatures

If you or a family member has become seriously ill due to Salmonella, attorney Fred Pritzker is ready to help you. With his vast experience and understanding of food poisoning cases, he is equipped to give you the legal representation you need. To contact Salmonella lawyer Fred Pritzker, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or submit the firm's online consultation form.


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