Salmonella Egg Contamination Lawsuit Filed

A Salmonella egg contamination lawsuit has been filed against Wright County Egg on behalf of a Minnesota Salmonella victim who became sick after eating contaminated eggs, according to the food safety attorneys of Pritzker Olsen law firm, who represent the Salmonella victim. Food safety lawyer Ryan Osterholm discusses the lawsuit against Wright County Egg and the unsanitary conditions at the company’s facility that were documented by health officials and played a part in this widespread contamination of Salmonella in eggs. He also discusses the various ways in which Salmonella Enteritidis can contaminate eggs.

Salmonella Information From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Salmonellosis is an infection caused by bacteria called Salmonella. Most people infected with Salmonella develop fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 12–72 hours after exposure. Although illness usually lasts 4–7 days and most people recover without treatment, severe illness may occur that requires medical attention and hospitalization. In these patients, the Salmonella infection can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other body sites. In this situation, the infection can cause death unless the patient is treated promptly with antibiotics. Infants, elderly people, and people with impaired immune systems are more likely than other people to become severely ill.

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