Contaminated Food Products Health Dangers
The food industry is one that every person utilizes daily. People purchase and consume fresh and packaged foods regularly. Most people have likely had a bout of food poisoning, causing them serious distress for a day. Many do not consider the serious harm that can come from contaminated food products and containers. Unfortunately, many people are forced to deal with some of the very severe health dangers that contaminated food products can pose.
Common Dangers of Contaminated Food
It’s not surprising that consuming contaminated food can be dangerous. However, many people do not know just how extensive the damage caused by contaminated food can be. Should a person eat contaminated food or food from a contaminated container, he or she might find themselves facing the following health problems:
- Dehydration
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Infections from bacteria or parasites
Though the dangers that food poisoning and other food-related illnesses can be relatively minor. They can be extremely serious, if not life-threatening, in some circumstances. Thus, when another party is at fault for the food contamination, it is them, not the victim, who should be held liable for the consequences.
Talk to a Personal Injury Attorney in New York
Every food consumer has the right to safe food, and if this right has been violated by a manufacturer, distributor, or other party that allowed contaminated food to be on the market, then the attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP may be able to help you seek compensation. Contact our offices in New York today by calling (212) 779-0057 to speak with a defective drug and product attorney about your legal options.