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New Jersey Food-borne Illness Lawyers

Prepackaged foods are usually manufactured under high heat and strict cleanliness standards. These policies are in place to help reduce the risk of a company’s food product being shipped with a bacteria or other contaminant that could lead to food-borne illness. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of regulators and workers, not all unsafe foods are kept off the shelves of your local grocery store, as evidenced by the large number of recalls issued each year.

If you have been stricken by a food-borne illness then it is important that you understand your legal rights. You may be able to seek financial compensation through a civil lawsuit against the negligent grower or manufacturer. Contact the New Jersey food-borne illness lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today to speak directly with a skilled and experienced attorney about your case.

Kinds of Food-borne Illness

Food-borne illnesses are those diseases or infections which develop as a result of an individual’s consumption of tainted food. This usually occurs because of undercooked meat or exposure to harmful pathogens. In prepackaged food, the latter is usually the case. The following are some of the food-borne illnesses that one might suffer:

  • Escherichia coli (E. coli)
  • Shigella
  • Salmonella
  • Streptococcus
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Campylobacter jejuni
  • Listeria monocytogenes

When consumed, these harmful pathogens may begin reproducing in an individual’s body, effectively infected him or her. When this happens, individuals may suffer from fever, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and other effects associated with food poisoning.

Individuals who consume contaminated prepackaged foods may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries and illnesses. Those affected should contact a New Jersey food-borne illness lawyer for more information.

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The New Jersey food-borne illness attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., may be able to help you fight for financial compensation if you have been the victim of a contaminated food containing the pathogens associated with food-borne illness. Contact us today at 800-346-5529 for more information about your legal rights and options.