Food Poisoning Claims

Have you suffered food poisoning after dining out? Have you found a foreign object in packaged food you bought at the supermarket? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

At Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, we provide specialist advice to those who have suffered illness or injury because of the negligence of another party, including those cases arising from food poisoning, contaminated food and food recalls.

No matter how minor the incident may seem, we can offer legal advice to you. Contact us by calling 0161 200 2440 or fill out an online enquiry form and we will get back to you at a convenient time for you.

What are the causes of food poisoning?

Restaurants, fast food chains, supermarkets and other food outlets have a responsibility to ensure the food they sell is of good quality and stored safely. It should be prepared in a clean environment and cooked correctly. When this is not the case, customers may suffer from food poisoning.

Symptoms of the illness can come on very suddenly, and usually include:

• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Stomach cramps
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Headaches
• Mild fever
• Weakness

Improperly packaged food can contain bones or small fragments of metal or glass that can be accidentally consumed.

Food that is unsafe to consume due to containing a foreign object can cause:

• Longer-term illnesses or issues with digestion
• Choking
• Broken teeth
• Cuts to the mouth

Many food poisoning cases are caused by undercooking, which is particularly dangerous with poultry or seafood products. Poor kitchen hygiene and cooking with out-of-date food can also cause illness. Occasionally, poisoning can occur due to the use of contaminated water.

How to report food poisoning

If you have suffered food poisoning while dining in a particular restaurant or eating food from a supermarket, it is important to report the incident. Visit the Food Standards Agency website for more information.

Product recalls

Food manufacturers, in conjunction with the Food Standards Agency, occasionally initiate product recalls due to suspected contamination or improper packaging. Unfortunately, sometimes these recalls are announced too late to prevent illness.

If you have been the victim of a food product that was recalled, we can help you to claim compensation from the liable parties.

How we have helped others

Our illness team have a proven track record of successful food poisoning cases, involving a variety of infections, including:

• Salmonella
• Shigella
• E.coli
• Giardia
• Norovirus
• Rotavirus
• Campylobacter
• Cryptosporidium

We can also help with cases where a group of people have fallen ill, or those who have suffered food poisoning while on holiday.

Our specialist solicitors will act quickly to investigate the circumstances that led to your illness. We will then guide you through the entire process to recover compensation in an efficient manner.