Minneapolis, Minnesota Lawyer: Salmonella and Subtyping
When there is a Salmonella outbreak, the investigation involves epidemiology and microbiology. The microbiological part of a Salmonella outbreak investigation focuses on differentiating among the various types of Salmonella using genetic subtyping. This genetic subtyping process begins by obtaining bacterial samples (known as "isolates") from alleged victims of a Salmonella poisoning (salmonellosis) outbreak. From the isolates, genetic snapshots of Salmonella bacteria are created. The genetic snapshots are compared to each other and to any genetic snapshots from Salmonella bacteria found in food, water or other possible sources of the outbreak.
Substantially similar genetic snapshots can determine with some certainty the people sickened by an outbreak and the source of that outbreak. The genetic snapshots can be used as evidence.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lawyer Fred Pritzker has a national reputation for success in the area of food poisoning litigation. He has recovered millions for food poisoning victims and is currently lead counsel in a major food poisoning case on the East Coast. In recognition of his accomplishments, he has been selected for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
If you have been diagnosed with Salmonella, a lawyer can help you understand your legal rights and remedies. You can contact Pritzker | Ruohonen by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or e-mailing fhp@pritzkerlaw.com. Our offices are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
