Court Radio: Food Poisoning
Attorney Dean Weitzman and Tiffany Bacon are joined by David Rapoport to discuss food poisoning, including horror stories, food poisoning symptoms and prevention. Recent food product recalls in the United States (peanut butter) and China (melamine added to products) have raised the profile of food safety in our homes, on grocery store shelves and in local restaurants.
Listen to the podcast for more information on food poisoning as well as other questions that the panel fielded during this court radio show, including questions on default judgment, paternity and identify theft.
Listen Now: Court Radio Program on Food Poisoning Dean Weitzman, Tiffany Bacon and David Rapoport. Original Air Date: January 25, 2009
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Fast Facts on Food Poisoning
- The CDC estimates that food poisoning causes 76 million illnesses in America each year.
- You can find out whether a Pennsylvania restaurant or food vendor has been cited for a violation during inspections by searching the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Food Establishment Inspection Search
Food Poisoning Symptoms, Prevention and Claims
You can become ill from food in several ways, including through contaminated food and improper handling by food preparers. Whether you become sick from food from your own kitchen or after eating at a local restaurant, you will suffer the same consequences, including diarrhea, vomiting and possibly, a fever. The best course of treatment is to drink plenty of fluids so that you can flush out the food poisoning.
To prevent food poisoning, if you are preparing the food yourself, do not cross-contaminate foods such as fruits and vegetables with meats. Use separate knives, cutting boards and other utensils when preparing these foods. If you are at a restaurant and you can observe your food being prepared, watch for instances where a food preparer touches your food without gloves on, or for food workers who appear sick. You can also check for restaurant inspection violations.
The attorneys of Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman serve clients who need assistance and advice related to personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense and estate planning. If you have become severely ill from suspected food poisoning, contact us to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation.
A production of WRNB-FM radio in Philadelphia, Court Radio is brought to you each week by the law offices of Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C., known throughout the Philadelphia area as MyPhillyLawyer.
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