Samonella at the Cafe Barbette in Minneapolis
About 30 people who ate at Café Barbette located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, have been sickened by the Salmonella bacteria, a foodborne pathogen that causes severe flu-like symptoms. Infection with Salmonella bacteria can lead to severe dehydration. The restaurant believes a cold carrot soup that was served at Café Barbette on June 5 and 6 is responsible for the outbreak. However, health officials are not limiting their investigation for the source of the outbreak to the soup.
Anyone who ate at Café Barbette in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 5 or 6 should be aware of Salmonella poisoning symptoms. The illness that results from most types of Salmonella poisoning is salmonellosis, which is characterized by diarrhea and intestinal symptoms. Diarrhea, an upset stomach and abdominal pains may result from an infection of this type. In some cases these Salmonella symptoms are accompanied by a mild fever. The symptoms of Salmonella poisoning, particularly diarrhea, usually appear six to seventy-two hours after initial contact with the bacteria. Salmonella poisoning can lead to severe dehydration. Some of these cases require hospitalization and a course of antibiotics. Salmonella is particularly dangerous for people with medical problems and suppressed immune systems. Salmonella can cause major medical complications in these cases.
Salmonella Outbreak at the Café Barbette in Minneapolis: Lawyer with Extensive Food Poisoning Lawsuit Experience
If you ate at Café Barbette in Minneapolis and have been diagnosed with Salmonella, a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen is available for a free consultation. You can contact us by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or e-mailing fhp@pritzkerlaw.com.
Pritzker | Ruohonen has the distinction of being one of America's leading food poisoning law firms. Although we are a Minneapolis, Minnesota, law firm, we represent clients throughout the United States. Our senior partner, Fred Pritzker, has over 29 years of legal experience and has gained a national reputation in the area of food poisoning lawsuits. He is currently lead attorney in a major food poisoning lawsuit involving victims from several states. In recognition of his accomplishments, other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Other Minnesota lawyers have also named him a Top 100 Super Lawyer.