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Pritzker Olsen Attorneys
Salmonella Lawyer, Litigation and Outbreak Information
The following information about Salmonella poisoning is provided by Pritzker Olsen, P.A., a national Salmonella law firm. Attorney Fred Pritzker has appeared on CBS News, Fox News and a number of local television stations. He has also been quoted by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Lawyers USA and other publications. To contact a Salmonella lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll-free), e-mail a Salmonella lawyer at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. or submit our Salmonella free case consultation form.
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Information for Your Family on Salmonella Poisoning
- Discovery of Salmonella
- What is Salmonella?
- Salmonella Poisoning
- Salmonella: Attorney with Food Poisoning Litigation Experience
- Food Poisoning Attorney and Lawyer
In addition to the information below on Salmonella, attorney Fred Pritzker has also provided information on these topics:
- Salmonella Food Poisoning Prevention
- Salmonella Symptoms
- Salmonella Treatment and Complications
- Salmonella and Treatments
- Salmonella Recalls
- Salmonella Outbreaks
- Links to Salmonella Information
We hope the Salmonella poisoning information on this website will be of value to you. We care about the prevention of food poisoning.
Discovery of Salmonella
Salmonella is named after Daniel E. Salmon, an American scientist who helped put the first U.S. meat inspections in place and who helped lay the scientific foundation for the widespread practice of vaccination. In 1885, while serving as the director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Industry--an organization he helped to found--Salmon was credited with the discovery of the organism that causes hog cholera, now known as Salmonella Choleraesius. In fact, Salmon's assistant, a brilliant researcher named Theobald Smith, actually discovered the bacterium.
What is Salmonella?
The term Salmonella actually refers to a group of bacteria, many of which cause diarrheal illness in animals and humans. There are many different kinds of Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella Typhimurium (or Salmonella Typhi) can cause the illness typhoid. The illness caused by other types of Salmonella, including Salmonella Enteritidis, which is common in the U.S., is called Salmonellosis.
Salmonella Poisoning
The most common source of Salmonella poisoning to you and your family is the feces of infected people or animals. People who come into contact with stool need
only pick up a few of the Salmonella bacteria to become infected. Salmonella is found in many other environments as well, including uncooked meat, soil and water. The most important ways to prevent Salmonella poisoning are proper hygiene and proper cooking.
Although the number of Salmonellosis cases reported in the U.S. annually is about 40,000, it is estimated that up to four million infections occur in this nation each year because mild cases are often not reported or diagnosed.
Most cases of Salmonella poisoning do not require treatment. In rare cases, Salmonella-induced diarrheal illness becomes severe enough to require hospitalization and a course of antibiotics. Although very rare, some cases of Salmonellosis have led to the death of the infected individual.
Salmonella Attorney with Food Poisoning Litigation Experience
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.
In the video below, attorney Fred Pritzker discusses proving a foodborne illness case and obtaining compensation for injuries and losses. (The video may take a few seconds to load.)
Salmonella lawyer Fred Pritzker has a national practice and represents Salmonella victims throughout the United States.
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Belgium, Wisconsin E. coli HUS Outbreak
Five children living on Grand Avenue in Belgium, Wisconsin, have been diagnosed with E. coli O157:H7. Health officials have not found the source of the E. coli-HUS outbreak. Our attorneys are available for a free consultation regarding legal representation and a private investigation of the outbreak.
Steak E. coli Outbreak
Our E. coli lawyers are investigating cases of E. coli O157 that have been linked to steak served at restaurants in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Washington..
Fairbank Farms Beef Recall Lawsuit
Fairbank Farms ground beef products have been associated with E. coli cases in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
Petting Zoo Llama E. coli HUS
Our law firm has been retained to represent a 3-year-old child who contracted an E. coli infection after visiting an apple orchard/petting zoo in Minnesota. The child developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
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.
Recent Foodborne Outbreaks
- Daniele Salami Lawsuit: Daniele salami (salame) has been linked to a Salmonella Montevideo outbreak.
- Belgium, Wisconsin E. coli HUS Outbreak: Children on Grand Avenue in Belgium, WI have contracted E. coli and HUS.
- Steak E. coli Outbreak: Over 20 people were sickened by blade-tenderized, non-intact steak.
- Fairbank Farms Lawsuit: A multistate E. coli outbreak has been linked to Fairbank Farms hamburger.
- Beef Packers Lawsuit: Beef Packers ground beef has been associated with a Salmonella outbreak.
- Petting Zoo E. coli: A llama at a petting zoo has been associated with an E. coli outbreak in Minnesota.
- Shredded Lettuce Salmonella: An outbreak in Oregon has been linked to shredded lettuce.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Aunt Mid's Lawsuit: People in Michigan, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Oregon have been sickened in an E. coli outbreak.
- Nebraska Beef Lawsuit: Nebraska Beef, Ltd. has recalled millions of pounds of beef products and has been linked to 2 outbreaks.
- E. coli - Cargill/Sam's Club Recall and Lawsuit: Ground beef patty recall.
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