Food Poisoning

When people go out to eat, they almost never think about whether or not their food has been cooked properly or cleaned thoroughly. They simply assume that the food they consume is safe to eat. In actuality, however, the food may be dangerous and may poison the people who eat it.

One way that eating food can lead to food poisoning is if the food is infected with bacteria or viruses. Peanuts, for example, may become infected with the salmonella virus. Or, meats may have e. coli bacteria in them. To kill of such bacteria and viruses, it is crucial that foods are cooked at high enough temperatures.

Aside from bacteria or viruses, however, food may also be contaminated with toxic chemicals. For example, salads may have pesticides remaining in them. Or, they may have bleach in them because people handle bleach and then handle food without washing their hands. In fact, food often becomes infected with bacteria and viruses because food handlers do not thoroughly wash their hands when they should.

Food poisoning can become a serious problem. It can lead to a whole host of problems, such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and even death. Because of the extreme danger of food poisoning, it is crucial that restaurants and packaged foods providers take all of the steps necessary to ensure that their foods are safe to eat. If they do not take all of the precautions necessary and people get sick, the food providers can be held liable.

Speak with a Racine Food Poisoning Attorney

If you have been food poisoning and have suffered any negative effects, then you may be liable for damages. To determine the strength of your case and how to proceed, contact the Racine food poisoning lawyer of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. by calling 1-800-242-2874.