The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a mystery Listeria outbreak that has sickened two people. Investigators have gathered enough information from the patients to begin a traceback investigation. This means they have identified a common food exposure for both patients and are tracing it from the point of purchase back to the place where it was grown or processed.
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Symptoms of a Listeria Infection
Listeria can cause severe illness and death. Among pregnant women, it can cause miscarriage or stillbirth even if the expectant mother experiences only mild flu-like symptoms. People over 65 and those with weakened immune systems are also at high risk.
Symptoms of a Listeria infection usually appear within 24 hours of exposure but sometimes they can take as long as 70 days to develop. They include:
- Severe headache
- High fever, stiff neck, and other muscle aches
- Upset stomach and diarrhea
- Loss of balance, confusion, and convulsions
Experienced Listeria Lawyers
The Pritzker Hageman Listeria lawyers have an unequaled track record. Our firm has represented clients in every major Listeria outbreak and has obtained numerous million and multi-million-dollar recoveries including:
- $6.4 million for neurologic injury from a contaminated deli product
- $4.5 million for permanent brain damage from contaminated food
- $3 million for a pregnant woman who lost her unborn twins after eating contaminated food
- $1 million for illness from contaminated deli meat
If your illness is included in this outbreak and you would like a free consultation with our experienced team of Listeria lawyers, please contact us today by calling 888-377-8900 (toll-free), texting 612-261-0856, or by completing the form below.