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SALMONELLA TREATMENT - RECALL AND OUTBREAK ALERT: Salmonella recall and outbreak alert: Pritzker | Ruohonen is investigating the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty snack food. Over 50 people in at least 17 states have been sickened by the contaminated Veggie Bootie. Learn more about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty and the Veggie Booty recall.

As a public service, the firm has provided an outbreak FAQ for people wanting to know if they are part of this outbreak. Questions about Salmonella symptoms, testing, evidence and other issues are answered.

Information on Salmonella Diagnosis and Treatments

The following information about the symptoms of Salmonella poisoning is provided by Pritzker | Ruohonen, a nationally-recognized law firm in the area of food-borne illness lawsuits. Senior partner, Fred Pritzker, is currently lead attorney for a major foodborne illness case involving victims from multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. To learn more about Fred Pritzker, please see Food Poisoning: Attorney and Lawyer.

Salmonella Diagnosis

There are two methods of Salmonella diagnosis:

Laboratory Salmonella diagnosis from a stool sample
Diagnosis based on Salmonella symptoms

Because many pathogens can cause diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, clinical Salmonella bacteria identification requires laboratory tests of a stool sample from the infected person. Unless laboratory staff members are told to specifically look for Salmonella bacteria, these tests may not be performed. If Salmonella bacteria is found to be present in the stool, further tests are required to determine which type of Salmonella it is, and if necessary, what type of antibiotics should be used to treat the illness.

Salmonella Treatments: Fluids and Rest

In most cases, Salmonella poisoning runs its course in two to seven days. These cases only require a lot of fluids and rest. Clinical Salmonella treatments only become necessary if you or your family member becomes severely dehydrated or if the Salmonella bacteria infection spreads from the intestines into the blood.

Salmonella Treatments: Rehydration

If you or your family member has a Salmonella infection that includes severe diarrhea, you may need rehydration treatment, most often via an in-hospital intravenous drip. In the most severe cases of dehydration, or if the Salmonella infection spreads from the intestines to other parts of the body (most often the blood), antibiotic treatment may be necessary.

Salmonella Treatments: Antibiotics

The antibiotics most frequently used for Salmonella treatments are:

Ampicillin
Gentamicin
Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole
Ciprofloxacin

In recent years, physicians have noted more cases of Salmonella poisoning that are resistant to antibiotics. This is most likely the result of using antibiotics to promote the growth of feed animals.

Attorney for Salmonella Bacteria Infection

Attorney Fred Pritzker has a national reputation for his work in the area of foodborne illness lawsuits. In recognition of his achievements, he has been selected for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after a Salmonella infection or infection from any other foodborne illness, contact Fred Pritzker at Pritzker | Ruohonen for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. Call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill in the online consultation form.

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Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

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Taste of Chicago

Pritzker | Ruohonen attorney Rich Ruohonen is managing attorney for our Taste of Chicago / Pars Cove Salmonella cases, which involve a Salmonella outbreak with over 180 confirmed cases of Salmonella. Contact Rich Ruohonen regarding these cases at 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free).

E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement

We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.

Attorney Rich Ruohonen Has Article Published

Rich Ruohonen's recently published article addresses effective cross examination of the defence neuropsychologist.

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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