A salmonella outbreak from alfalfa sprouts eaten at Illinois Jimmy John’s restaurants is being investigated by local and federal health agencies, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. After receiving 46 reports of Illinois residents falling ill from Jimmy John’s salmonella related illnesses since Nov. 1, the Illinois Department of Public Health is now investigating alfalfa sprout producers and suppliers.
The elderly, infants and those with impaired immune systems are most susceptible to falling ill, the FDA stated. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. Typically, infections last 4 to 7 days. Most individuals recover without treatment, but some may be hospitalized if there is severe diarrhea.
Generally, personal injury cases that are based on food poisoning such as salmonella fall under “product liability” legal theory. This means that a manufacturer or seller can be held liable for placing a defective product in the hands of a consumer, according to FindLaw. Injured individuals can typically recover for compensation for medical bills, loss of work, and other items.
Related Resources:
- Egg Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination Announced (FindLaw’s Common Law Blog)
- Types of Food Poisoning: Salmonella (FindLaw)
- Food Poisoning and Food Safety Resources (FindLaw)
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