Food poisoning is a phenomenon that can catch just about anyone off-guard. People can develop food poisoning from a number of different causes, and it can result from ingestion of bad food at home or from a restaurant or stand. Symptoms typically arise shortly after one has eaten the contaminated food or water, and they can range from mild to extremely severe, depending on what impurity has been introduced to the body.
Symptoms
As mentioned, symptoms of food poisoning typically arise very soon after the bad food has been taken into the body. Typically an inflicted individual will begin to experience these signs within 48 hours of ingestion. While symptoms vary from case to case depending on what sort of contaminant has been introduced, there are certain pains that one generally experiences no matter which type of food poisoning he or she has developed.
These symptoms include the following:
- Stomach pains and cramps
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fever
- Headache
For more severe cases, individuals may also experience bloody stools, muscle pains and aches, impacts on the nervous system (convulsions or confusion) or, in the worst scenario, death.
Causes
Food poisoning is caused by contaminants in food or water, such as toxins, chemicals, bacteria, or parasites. These unwanted additions to the food may arise from unsanitary preparation techniques, improper storage, cooling, or heating of food, or improper cleaning of produce.
Contact Us
If you have been a victim of food poisoning, the Minneapolis personal injury lawyers of Terry, Slane & Ruohonen, P.L.L.C. can help you. Please contact their law office today at 612-362-0000 to set up an appointment.
