My Food Advocate From the Desk of Richard J. Arsenault

  • Louisiana Foodborne Illness Lawyers / Arkansas Food Poisoning Attorneys, Mississippi, Texas

    Food Poisoning

    The foodborne illness lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault promote food safety through legal advocacy, information outreach and analysis of food poisoning outbreaks.

  • TX Food Poisoning Outbreak Lawyers / Mississippi E. coli Attorneys, Foodborne Illness, LA, AR

    E.coli

    E. coli O157:H7 causes severe bloody diarrhea and painful abdominal cramps. In about 5% of cases, a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can occur after the initial symptoms.

  • LA Food Poisoning Lawyers / Texas Salmonella Attorneys, Food Illness Outbreak, Arkansas, MS

    Salmonella

    A 2009 Consumer Reports investigation revealed that 67% of broiler chickens had tested positive for Salmonella and Campylobacter.

Death

Death from Foodborne Illness Complications

According to the CDC, about 5000 people die each year from foodborne illness. While everyone is susceptible to developing foodborne illness complications from food poisoning, it is usually the most vulnerable who are killed from foodborne illness. Children under five, the elderly, infants, those with preexisting conditions and individuals with compromised immune systems all are significantly more likely to have their foodborne illness turn tragic.

Salmonella, Listeria, Toxoplasma, E. coli and Campylobacter account for the majority of deaths from known foodborne illness pathogens, but the majority of deaths from foodborne illness are never attributed to a known source. Medical advances have given victims of foodborne poisoning a much greater chance of surviving and recovering from a potentially deadly illness. 50 years ago, botulism was difficult to identify and was fatal in a majority of cases, but today fatalities are rare thanks to advancements in identification and treatment. But even with today’s best medical technology, thousands will still lose their battle with foodborne illness.

Advocating for Food Safety

The foodborne illness lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault promote food safety through legal advocacy, information outreach and analysis of food poisoning outbreaks. The food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have helped people harmed by contaminated foods or beverages, including clients in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and across the country.

If you or a loved one has suffered serious complications from a foodborne illness, please contact Neblett, Beard & Arsenault for a free evaluation of your case. Contact our firm by calling 1-800-256-1050 or use our online contact form.