New York Food Illness Attorneys

WINGATE, RUSSOTTI & SHAPIRO, New York Food Poisoning Lawyers, represent victims of all foodborne illnesses, including Salmonella, E. Coli, and Hepatitis A. Our accomplished attorneys 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 1990. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a foodborne illness, contact us today for a free consultation.

Symptoms

Symptoms of foodborne illnesses or food poisoning may begin anywhere between a few minutes after eating tainted food up to a few weeks to appear. Foodborne illnesses are associated with several symptoms but as the illnesses vary so do the indications of illness. Several of the most frequent symptoms include:

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

Though the symptoms of foodborne illness are unpleasant, a healthy person will often avoid enduring or serious repercussions. A foodborne illness may have grave effects on your health if you have specific medical conditions including diabetes, cancer or AIDS.

Causes

Most foodborne illnesses are caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria. Foods that have been improperly processed or stored may cause a risk to patrons. Common foods considered potentially hazardous include:

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

To prevent contamination from food drippings, remember to always clean cutting boards, utensils and work areas throughout and following food preparation.

An easy way to prevent several kinds of foodborne illnesses is to practice cleanliness. Following are some easy to follow instructions to keep you safe:

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

A clean kitchen and utensils will assist in the prevention of the spread of germs and maintain you and your family's safety from foodborne illnesses. Prevention

There are several methods of preventing foodborne illnesses. Below is a list of tips to aid you in avoiding illness:

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

If you or a loved one has suffered an illness resulting from unsafe food handling conditions, please contact a NY food recall lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro immediately. Call today for a free consultation.