California Food Illness Lawyers
Orange County Salmonella Poisoning Attorneys

Bisnar | Chase, Orange County Personal Injury Attorneys, represent the victims of all foodborne illnesses, including E. Coli, Salmonella, and Hepatitis A. Our skilled lawyers have a successful track record with impressive recoveries on behalf of our clients. We are passionate and dedicated legal professionals who care about our clients and have been exclusively representing victims of severe injury and wrongful death since 1978. The firm is based in Orange County, but we represent clients throughout Southern California. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a foodborne illness, contact us today for a free consultation.

Symptoms
The symptoms of food poisoning or foodborne illnesses may begin within an hour of eating contaminated food or may take up to a few weeks to appear. There are a variety of symptoms associated with foodborne illnesses. Each illness is different, and each may have different signs of sickness. The following is a list of some of the more common symptoms:

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal cramping
• Fever
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Exhaustion

Although unpleasant, a foodborne illness will not have long-term or critical consequences if you are a healthy person. If you have certain medical conditions, including cancer, HIV, or diabetes, a foodborne illness may have serious effects on your health.

Causes
Many foodborne illnesses are caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Foods that have not been properly handled or stored may pose a threat to consumers. Some common foods that may be hazardous are:

• Eggs that are raw or undercooked
• Produce
• Chicken
• Tuna
• Macaroni salad
• Potato salad
• Raw seafood
• Clams
• Scallops oysters
• Mussels

Remember to clean cutting boards, work areas, and utensils during and after food preparation to prevent contamination from food drippings.

Cleanliness
Cleanliness is an easy way to prevent many kinds of foodborne illnesses. The following are some simple to follow tips to keep you safe:

• Use soap and warm water to wash hands.
• Wash hands before preparing food and after touching raw meat or poultry.
• Use clean cooking utensils.
• Wash cutting boards frequently with warm water and soap, especially after cutting raw meat, fish, or poultry.
• Keep hair tied back or use a hair net.
• Wash fruit and vegetables with water before consuming.
• Use a smooth, non-porous cutting board to avoid absorbing the juices of raw meat.
• Cleanse the lids of canned food before opening.
• Wash dish towels in hot water once a week or whenever dirty.

A clean kitchen and utensils will help prevent the spread of germs and keep you and your family safe from foodborne illnesses.

Prevention
There are many ways to prevent foodborne illnesses. Listed below are a few tips to help you avoid becoming ill:

• When buying canned goods, do not buy bulging or dented cans.
• When buying eggs, only purchase eggs that have been refrigerated.
• Choose frozen foods right before leaving the grocery store so they stay frozen.
• Do not buy any food products if the packaging has any tears or holes.
• Do not purchase anything from the salad bar, deli, or butcher if the counter or preparation area appears unclean.

If you or a loved one has become ill as the result of unsafe food, please contact an Orange County Food Poisoning Lawyer at Bisnar | Chase immediately. Call today for a free consultation.

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