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Salmonella Symptoms
- Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning
- Salmonella and Reiter's Syndrome
- Salmonella and Typhoid
- Protect Your Legal Rights after Salmonella Poisoning
The following information about the symptoms of Salmonella poisoning is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., one of the few law firms in the nation that practices extensively in the area of food poisoning litigation. Attorneys at the firm have been named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine and have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.
The Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Dehydration
- High Fever and Typhoid Fever
The illness that results from most types of Salmonella poisoning is characterized by diarrhea and intestinal symptoms. Diarrhea, an upset stomach and abdominal pains may result from an infection of this type. 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.
In rare cases, Salmonella poisoning can lead to severe dehydration. Some of these cases require hospitalization and a course of antibiotics.
Salmonella Symptoms and Reiter’s Syndrome
Most people with diarrhea recover completely without treatment. However, in some cases Salmonellosis can lead to Reiter's syndrome. People with Reiter's syndrome develop joint pains, irritation of the eyes, and a painful sensation during urination. This condition can last for months or years. It sometimes leads to a difficult-to-treat case of chronic arthritis. Antibiotic treatment for the original Salmonella poisoning does not make a difference in the later development of arthritis.
Salmonella Symptoms and Typhoid
One type of Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi, can cause an illness called typhoid. Typhoid, characterized by a high fever, is life-threatening. The fever may be accompanied by a feeling of weakness, headache, and in some cases, rose-colored spots. Although typhoid fever is common in the developing world, there are only about 400 cases reported in the U.S. each year. The vast majority of those cases are acquired while traveling in foreign countries. There is a vaccine for typhoid fever that is recommended for people traveling to the developing world. People who are diagnosed with typhoid are given a treatment of antibiotics.
Protect Your Legal Rights After Salmonella Poisoning
Attorneys at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. have years of experience in food poisoning lawsuits. Senior partner Fred Pritzker is currently lead attorney in a major food poisoning lawsuit involving victims from several states. If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after Salmonella poisoning or any other food poisoning, contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. You can reach us by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our online consultation form.
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Foodborne Outbreaks
- Nestle Lawsuit: Several people have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak associated with Nestle Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Cookie Dough Recall: Nestle has recalled refrigerated Toll House cookie dough.
- Toll House Lawsuit: Lawyer to fight for E. coli victim compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress.
- Cruise Ship Salmonella Lawsuit: Several persons were sickened by a severe strain of Salmonella.
- Alfalfa Sprout Salmonella Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Alfalfa Sprout Listeria Lawsuit and Lawyer: A multistate outbreak of listeriosis has been linked to alfalfa sprouts.
- Union International Food White Pepper Suit: A multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to white pepper.
- Cantaloupe Recall
- Kinikin Corner Dairy Campylobacter Lawsuit: Colorado Campylobacter outbreak associated with raw milk.
- Salmonella Pistachio Outbreak: A multistate outbreak has been linked to pistachios.
- Chipotle Lawsuit: Several people were sickened by Campylobacter.
- Western National Stock Show Denver E. coli: Attorney Fred Pritzker provides outbreak and compensation information.
- Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak: King Nut Peanut Butter has been genetically linked to this outbreak.
- Iowa E. coli: Raw apple cider may be associated with an Iowa E. coli outbreak.
- University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) E. coli: At least 8 people have been sickened, 7 of them students.
- Michigan E. coli Lettuce: A Michigan E. coli outbreak has been associated with bagged iceberg lettuce distributed by Aunt Mid's Produce Company.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- University of Michigan and MSU E. coli Lawsuit: 7 students at Michigan State University and 3 students at the University of Michigan have contracted E. coli infections.
- Hendricks Farm Campylobacter outbreak associated with Hendricks Farm & Dairy in Telford, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- 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