Mexico Food-Related Illness Attorneys
Recent studies have shown that food-borne diseases are much more prevalent than previously thought, accounting for an estimated 38.6 million illnesses every year. Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites can all cause food-related illnesses, and some of these can be debilitating and even deadly. Usually, food products become contaminated due to improper handling, unsafe storage, and other mistakes.
Whether you are on a business trip or vacation to Mexico, you can come into contact with tainted food products. This can lead to severe gastrointestinal problems and, in some cases, nerve damage. If you have suffered due to contaminated food products in Mexico, please contact a tenacious Mexico food-related illness lawyer from Hernandez-Ojeda today at 800-673-1995 explore your legal options.
Tainted Food Products
The pathogens that cause food-related illnesses can reside in soil, feces, water, and even the raw meat of some animals. If your food comes into contact with one of these sources, it can become tainted then pass the pathogen on to your body. Some common causes of food contamination include:
- E .coli
- Salmonella
- Giardia
- Rotavirus
- Botulism
Unmarked Food Packaging
Additionally, another concern for food-related illness is unmarked food packaging. The container may not tell you when the food is expired, which can result in someone accidentally consuming rotten or spoiled food. Also, for those with food allergies, it is important for the container to inform you of potential allergens, such as wheat products or milk products in the item. Without this information, you can suffer from severe allergic reactions or anaphylactic shock.
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Although product liability law in Mexico is not quite the same as in the United States, travelers to this country can still seek financial compensation for pain and suffering such as food-borne illnesses. To learn more about your legal options, contact a knowledgeable Mexico food-related illness attorney from Hernandez-Ojeda at 800-673-1995 today.
