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What to Know About Food Poisoning Claims in Florida Amid Boar’s Head Recall

A major recall of Boar’s Head deli meats has raised alarm for consumers across the U.S. Recently, Boar’s Head expanded a recall to include over seven million pounds of deli meat after listeria was detected in several of their products. With cases reported in multiple states, including 33 hospitalizations and two fatalities, this recall underscores the real dangers of foodborne illness.

When situations like these arise, individuals who suffer foodborne illness often have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries. Below, we’ll outline the essential elements you need to prove to bring a food poisoning claim in Florida.

Elements to Prove a Food Poisoning Claim in Florida

  • Consumption of Contaminated Food: First, you’ll need to show that you purchased and consumed the food product in question. This might include keeping receipts, taking pictures of packaging, or showing evidence from a medical professional linking your illness to the specific food product.
  • Proving the Food Was Unsafe: In Florida, food is considered “adulterated” if it contains harmful substances or is produced in a way that risks contamination. This falls under Chapter 500 of the Florida Statutes, which governs food safety. For instance, if a product contains listeria, as seen in the Boar’s Head recall, it’s deemed unsafe and unfit for consumption under Florida law.
  • Establishing a Link Between the Food and Your Illness: It’s critical to show that the illness you suffered was caused by the contaminated product. This often involves medical records that document your symptoms, test results for foodborne bacteria, and the timeline of your illness in relation to the recalled product.
  • Demonstrating Damages: Finally, you’ll need to outline the damages caused by the illness. Foodborne illnesses can lead to medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in severe cases, long- term health complications. Collecting documentation of these expenses can strengthen your claim.

Take Action if You’ve Been Affected

Food poisoning cases can be complex, requiring evidence that links the contaminated product to your illness and demonstrating the impact it had on your life. If you’ve been affected by a foodborne illness, especially due to the recent Boar’s Head recall, you don’t have to navigate this process alone. Call today to talk to Rico Lively to discuss your legal options as you might be entitled to compensation if you have been affected by the Boar's Head recall or if you have suffered from food poisoning from another source.

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