California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer
California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson – Protecting Victims of Salmonella Foodborne Illness in California
Salmonella contamination can have serious, even deadly, consequences. If you or a loved one has suffered from a Salmonella-related illness due to contaminated food, you have legal rights. California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson is dedicated to helping victims recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from foodborne illness.
Understanding Salmonella Contamination
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It is a bacterial infection that can result from consuming contaminated food or beverages. Common sources of Salmonella contamination include:
Raw or undercooked meat, poultry, and eggs
Unpasteurized dairy products
Contaminated fruits and vegetables
Cross-contamination during food handling and preparation
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection typically appear within 6 to 72 hours after exposure and may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and dehydration. In severe cases, the infection can lead to hospitalization, long-term health complications, or even death.
Legal Rights of Salmonella Victims
Food producers, manufacturers, distributors, and restaurants have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of the food they provide. When they fail in this duty, resulting in foodborne illness, they may be held accountable under product liability and negligence laws. Victims of Salmonella contamination may be entitled to compensation for:
Medical expenses, including hospitalization and ongoing treatment
Lost wages due to time off work
Pain and suffering caused by illness
Wrongful death damages for families who have lost a loved one
The legal process can be complex, requiring evidence such as medical records, food testing results, and expert testimony to prove liability. Our experienced legal team will thoroughly investigate your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.
How California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson Can Help
California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson has over 45 years of experience. He’s been called “Brilliant” and “A Legend” and has been named a Top Lawyer for the past 14 years in a row by the prestigious Palm Springs Life Magazine.
Avvo, which evaluates atttorneys across the U.S. has named California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson a “Superb” lawyer (their highest rating and with law degrees both in California and in Great Britain (magna cum laude), California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson is the right choice.
Salmonella is One of the Most Common Causes of Food Poisoning. But There Are Others Equally or More Dangerous
There can be a multitude of causes of your foodborne illness, but the ones listed below are some of the most common.
1. Norovirus
Annual cases: ~21 million
Annual deaths: ~900
Common symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, fever
Common causes/foods: Contaminated water, raw or undercooked shellfish, leafy greens, fresh fruits, person-to-person transmission
2. Salmonella
Annual cases: ~1.35 million
Annual deaths: ~420
Common symptoms: Diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, vomiting
Common causes/foods: Undercooked poultry, eggs, raw fruits and vegetables, unpasteurized dairy, contaminated water
3. Clostridium perfringens
Annual cases: ~1 million
Annual deaths: ~50
Common symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal cramps (no vomiting)
Common causes/foods: Improperly stored meat, poultry, gravy, large food quantities left at unsafe temperatures
4. Campylobacter
Annual cases: ~845,000
Annual deaths: ~76
Common symptoms: Diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, stomach cramps, vomiting
Common causes/foods: Raw or undercooked poultry, unpasteurized milk, contaminated water
5. Staphylococcus aureus
Annual cases: ~241,000
Annual deaths: Very rare
Common symptoms: Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps
Common causes/foods: Improperly stored deli meats, dairy products, mayonnaise-based salads, cream-filled pastries
6. Shigella
Annual cases: ~450,000
Annual deaths: ~40
Common symptoms: Diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, stomach pain, dehydration
Common causes/foods: Contaminated water, raw vegetables, salads, dairy, poor hygiene
7. Escherichia coli (E. coli) (STEC – Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, including E. coli O157:H7)
Annual cases: ~265,000
Annual deaths: ~30
Common symptoms: Bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, vomiting, kidney failure (HUS in severe cases)
Common causes/foods: Undercooked ground beef, raw produce, unpasteurized dairy and juices, contaminated water
8. Yersinia enterocolitica
Annual cases: ~117,000
Annual deaths: ~35
Common symptoms: Diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain (can mimic appendicitis)
Common causes/foods: Undercooked pork (especially chitterlings), contaminated water, unpasteurized milk
9. Bacillus cereus
Annual cases: ~63,000
Annual deaths: Rare
Common symptoms: Vomiting (emetic form), diarrhea (diarrheal form), nausea
Common causes/foods: Rice, pasta, starchy foods, dairy, spices, improperly stored leftovers
10. Listeria monocytogenes
Annual cases: ~1,600
Annual deaths: ~260
Common symptoms: Fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea; can cause miscarriage and meningitis in high-risk groups
Common causes/foods: Soft cheeses, deli meats, smoked seafood, unpasteurized dairy, raw vegetables
11. Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)
Annual cases: ~200 (foodborne ~30 cases)
Annual deaths: ~5
Common symptoms: Paralysis, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, blurred vision, respiratory failure
Common causes/foods: Home-canned foods, fermented fish, honey (infant botulism), improperly stored garlic/oil mixtures
12. Hepatitis A
Annual cases: ~12,000 (varies due to outbreaks)
Annual deaths: ~100
Common symptoms: Jaundice, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, fever
Common causes/foods: Contaminated water, raw shellfish, unwashed produce, food handled by infected individuals
13. Hepatitis E
Annual cases: Very rare in the U.S. (~100, mostly from travel)
Annual deaths: Rare (except for pregnant women, where fatality can reach 25%)
Common symptoms: Jaundice, fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, fever
Common causes/foods: Contaminated water, undercooked pork or wild game (deer, boar), shellfish
14. Toxoplasma gondii
Annual Cases in the U.S.: Approximately 87,000
Annual Deaths in the U.S.: Around 327
Common Symptoms: Most individuals are asymptomatic; however, some may experience flu-like symptoms such as swollen lymph glands and muscle aches; severe cases can cause damage to the brain, eyes, or other organs
Common Causes: Consumption of undercooked contaminated meat, especially pork, lamb, and venison; accidental ingestion of oocysts from contaminated soil or water; contact with cat feces
15. Vibrio vulnificus
Annual Cases in the U.S.: Approximately 205
Annual Deaths in the U.S.: Around 45
Common Symptoms: Watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills, typically developing within 24 hours of ingestion and lasting about 3 days; severe infections can lead to bloodstream infections and blistering skin lesions
Common Causes: Consumption of raw or undercooked seafood, particularly oysters; exposure of open wounds to warm seawater
Contact California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson Today
At the Law Firm of California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson we specialize in offering legal representation to victims of Food Poisoning commonly caused by Salmonella, E. Coli, Campylobacter, Norovirus, Hepatitis and Listeria and other pathogens. From Modesto and Santa Monica, Long Beach to San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Orange County and San Diego, we offer our assistance to victims of food poisoning throughout California from Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine, from San Diego to San Francisco and throughout California from Fresno and Santa Barbara to the Coachella Valley cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio and Coachella.
From Palm Springs, Palm Desert and Indio, to Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson can be of assistance to you. We can take on a serious food poisoning case anywhere in California from San Luis Obispo and San Jose to San Francisco and Sacramento and anywhere in California from our offices in Newport Beach and Palm Desert. We assist clients suffering from foodborne illness caused by tainted restaurant food from cities up and down the coast of California and inland as well as to victims of food poisoning in other parts of the country when the consequences of their foodborne illness have been catastrophic.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a Salmonella foodborne illness in California, don’t wait to seek legal assistance. Time is critical in building a strong case and securing the compensation you deserve. Contact California Salmonella Contaminated Food Lawyer Sebastian Gibson today at (760) 776-1810 for a free consultation and let us fight for your rights.
