Salmonella
There are many different types of food-borne illnesses that you can catch. One very common type of food-borne disease is an illness known as salmonella. Unfortunately, Salmonella bacteria do not cause food to look, smell, or taste any different than uncontaminated products. Therefore, if you purchase edibles, you will have no idea if they contain Salmonella bacteria until after you develop symptoms of a Salmonella infection, or salmonellosis.
Causes of Salmonellosis
One contracts salmonellosis by ingesting Salmonella bacteria. Typically, this occurs when the victim eats food that has been contaminated by animal feces during the harvesting or processing procedures of food production. When these impure food items are not cleaned or cooked thoroughly, the Salmonella bacteria remain on them, alive. Once they enter the body, they move to the intestines, where they remain and release harmful toxins into the body.
In order to protect yourself against salmonellosis, always cook your eggs and ground meat thoroughly, clean your produce adequately, and wash your hands after handling raw meat or using the restroom.
Symptoms of Salmonellosis
Those who have developed salmonellosis will experience the following symptoms of infection:
- Stomach cramps
- Fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Bloody stools
- Muscle pains
Even though most people will recover without outside medical treatment, some will not. In particular, when Salmonella bacteria enter the bloodstream, the victim can develop typhoid fever or bacteremia and will need the help of antibiotics to survive the infection.
Contact Us
If you have contracted salmonellosis as the result of a negligent restaurant or food manufacturer’s actions, then you may have the right to claim damages for your suffering. Austin personal injury lawyer Vic Feazell can help you make a powerful and effective case. Contact him today by calling 877-948-4842.
