Posted: February 12th, 2012
People contracting food poisoning from contaminated watermelons could be entitled to make salmonella food poisoning compensation claims following the news that the Food Safety Authority of Ireland are investigating four cases of illness which are believed to be attributable to imported fruit from Brazil.
One person is known to have died in England after eating a watermelon slice containing “Salmonella Newport”, with scores more salmonella food poisoning cases being investigated throughout the UK and Germany. Typically, sicknesses have commenced within three days of eating a pre-packed slice of watermelon and symptoms of the illness including vomiting, abdominal pains, fever and diarrhoea last for four to seven days.
The guidance issued by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland is to thoroughly wash all fruit and vegetables before consuming them and, should the symptoms of salmonella food poisoning commence, seek medical attention immediately. Early treatment with antibiotics will lessen the effect of the salmonella food poisoning and ensure a quicker recovery from the illness.
People who are confirmed as suffering from salmonella food poisoning attributable to watermelon slices are urged to get claims advice from a solicitor before making salmonella compensation claims directly to the Injuries Board. Inasmuch as the respondent in your compensation claim is likely to be the retail outlet from where the contaminated watermelon was purchased, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland may establish a different negligent party in the course of their investigation.
Categories: Food Poisoning Ireland
