The Centers for Disease Control estimate foodborne illnesses cause 76 million illnesses and result in 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths yearly in the United States.
While there are many food-training programs in place, sometimes the places we trust to nourish our bodies and to handle our food and drinks with the utmost care fail to exercise that care, leaving our food contaminated. Often this contaminated food can lead to serious discomfort and health issues. If you’ve suffered from a food poisoning accident and want to pursue a legal case, contact the Wisconsin food poisoning attorneys at Cannon & Dunphy, S.C.
A Milwaukee personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal process, gather crucial evidence, and build a strong case to hold the responsible parties accountable for your illness. They can also work to ensure you receive fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and any pain and suffering caused by the foodborne illness, giving you the support you need to recover both physically and financially.
Many contaminants can accidentally be introduced to the food and drinks we consume including:
- Poisonous chemicals
- Microbes
- Pathogens
- Bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 (click here to learn more)
Some very serious contaminations may result in lifelong medical problems. Food and drinks may become contaminated with these or viruses in a number of ways. Some meat and chicken can become contaminated with pathogens found in feces or in the intestinal contents of animals in the slaughterhouse when proper care is not practiced. This negligence in handling and processing food can lead to severe health risks for consumers.
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