Don Julio Salmonella Outbreak
Local and State health officials have linked 59 Salmonella illnesses to Don Julio Mexican Restaurant in Corinth, Mississippi. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, the outbreak is an isolated problem with Don Julio Mexican Restaurant and is not connected to a food producer or supplier.
Salmonella Symptoms and Complications
Salmonella is the second most common foodborne illness in the United States and is responsible for 500-1000 deaths annually. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection usually occur 6-72 hours after ingestion of the bacteria and often include nausea, fever, abdominal cramping, bloody diarrhea with mucous, and muscle pain.
Reactive Arthritis
Typically occurring one to three weeks following Salmonella infection, Reactive Arthritis is an uncommon but debilitating result of Salmonella infection. Reactive Arthritis typically affects the knees, ankles, and feet, causing pain and swelling. Wrists, fingers and other joints can be affected
Contact the Marler Clark Salmonella Attorneys
If you or a family member became ill with a Salmonella infection after consuming contaminated food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, you can contact the Marler Clark Salmonella attorneys for a free case evaluation. Marler Clark is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of Salmonella outbreaks and other foodborne illnesses. The law firm has represented thousands of victims of Salmonella and other foodborne illness infections, and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation. You can fill out the contact form or call toll-free at 866-770-2032. There is no cost to you.