E. Coli Infection
When you shop at the grocery store, you trust that the food you buy is safe for you and your family to eat, but dangerous bacteria can sometimes contaminate the food that you think is safe. The well-known bacterium Escherichia coli (E. coli) can affect foods like spinach and beef, and causes approximately 25,000 infections every year in the United States. E. coli is actually a common bacterium that normally lives in our intestines and helps the body digest food. However, there are some strains of E. coli that can cause severe infections, and some of these strains have been linked to recent food recalls.
You may not know if you have E. coli, but if you suffer from some of the common symptoms of the infection, you should consider consulting with an experienced Harrisburg personal injury lawyer at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. Contact us today at 610-667-7511.
Symptoms of E. coli
Some of the most common symptoms of E. coli include:
- Vomiting
- Intense stomach pain
- Diarrhea, often with blood
Sometimes, when people experience these symptoms, they think they are just suffering from a common stomach virus and that the illness will pass. However, E. coli infections are extremely contagious, and if left untreated can spread easily to others.
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If you or someone you love was affected by E. coli food contamination, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your illness-related losses. Contact an experienced Harrisburg personal injury lawyer of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511 for more information.