According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from foodborne diseases every year. 128,000 of those people are admitted to hospitals, with 3,000 losing their lives. This serves as a stark reminder that food poisoning is a serious problem.
As part of a campaign to prevent food poisoning, the Illinois Department of Public Health recently issued a statement to remind you of basic precautions that can help avoid unnecessary risks. If you become ill due to food poisoning, the lawyers at Newland & Newland, LLP have extensive knowledge and experience helping victims recover compensation. Call today for your free consultation so we can discuss your case and explain how we can help.
The Unfortunate Effects of Food Poisoning
There are 31 known pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses. Norovirus, salmonella, clostridium perfringens, campylobacter, and staphylococcus aureus are responsible for 91 percent of the nation’s annual tally of foodborne sicknesses. Other dangerous pathogens include E. coli, listeria, hepatitis A, shigella, cryptosporidium, and botulism. Frequently experienced symptoms include: