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  • 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.

Hepatitis A

What is Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is a communicable disease caused by Hepatitis A virus, one of five hepatitis viruses. Hepatitis A accounts for about 38% of all cases of hepatitis in the United States. Hepatitis A virus is usually transmitted from person to person through fecal contamination. In some cases, hepatitis may be foodborne and waterborne.

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis A?

  • Sudden fever
  • Malaise
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal  pain
  • Jaundice

How long does Hepatitis A last?

Hepatitis A is usually mild and only lasts one to two weeks but occasionally, the symptoms can be severe and full recovery may take several months, with patients feeling extremely tired and overall ill during that period.

Who is most at risk for Hepatitis A?

Hepatitis A is more common in adults than children. Persons who eat food contaminated by infected persons are vulnerable to acquiring hepatitis A if they don’t have immunity to the virus. Hepatitis A outbreaks are common in institutions, crowding housing conditions, the military and prisons.

What are the complications associated with Hepatitis A?

Most cases of hepatitis A are not life threatening and pose no serious long term complications. Some cases of hepatitis A will recur months after the victim recovers from the illness. Less than one percent of the reported cases of Hepatitis A in the U.S. result in death. Most of the rare deaths that do result from Hepatitis A are among the elderly or those with liver disease.

Advocating for Food Safety

The foodborne illness attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault promote food safety through legal advocacy, information outreach and analysis of food poisoning outbreaks. For nearly three decades, 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.

My Food Advocate
My Food Advocate
My Food Advocate