Salmonella food poisoning on holiday
Suffering salmonella food poisoning on holiday can ruin your long-awaited break, and cause untold misery for you and your family. If you have suffered salmonella food poisoning as a result of badly prepared/served food in your holiday hotel, you may well be able to claim compensation.
What is Salmonella food poisoning?
Salmonella is a type of bacteria usually found in poultry, eggs, unprocessed milk and in meat and water. It may also be carried by pets such as birds, lizards and turtles.
What kind of infection does salmonella cause?
The salmonella bacteria attacks the stomach and intestines. In more serious cases, the bacteria may enter the lymph tracts, which carry water and protein to the blood, and the blood itself. The bacteria attack all age groups and both sexes. Children, the elderly and people who are already ill are much more likely to get a serious infection.
What are the symptoms of salmonella food poisoning?
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Stomach cramps
• Headaches
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Fever
• Possibly, blood in the faeces
In the case of less serious infections there are fewer symptoms - usually only diarrhoea two or three times a day for a couple of days. Most mild types of salmonella clear up in four to seven days without requiring any treatment other than rest and plenty of liquid.
A more severe infection may cause excessive diarrhoea, stomach cramps and general health problems. In such cases, treatment with antibiotics may be necessary and a doctor should be consulted.
Preventing salmonella infections
• Pay attention to cleanliness.
• Make sure that all food is properly cooked.
• Make sure that all food is properly cooke
What are the basic rules for preparing food hygienically
1. Always wash your hands with soap after going to the toilet and before preparing food. Dry them thoroughly on a dry, clean towel.
2. Wash your hands when you switch from preparing one type of food to another, such as vegetables to meat. This helps prevent the exchange of bacteria between different ingredients.
3. Kitchen utensils must be properly washed with soap and water before use with another type of food. This stops bacteria being exchanged.
4. Use different cutting boards and knives for different foods.
5. Change your dishcloth every day. Wash dishcloths in boiling water.
6. Store food in the refrigerator. Meat, poultry and fish must not be left out of the fridge at all where possible.
7. Avoid salmonella poisoning by cooking food thoroughly.
8. The only effective way to kill salmonella bacteria is with heat. For this reason it is essential to cook food thoroughly.
9. Poultry must always be thoroughly cooked or boiled until you are sure it is cooked through.
10. Mince meat must always be thoroughly cooked or boiled.
11. Never crack a raw egg on a bowl containing other foods - use a knife to crack the shell.
12. In most eggs, the salmonella bacteria exist only on the shell. Eggs should be placed in boiling water for five seconds before use.
When should I contact a doctor?
• If diarrhoea continues for more than 24 hours.
• If the diarrhoea is frequent and intense.
• If the patient has severe stomach cramps.
• If there is blood in the faeces.
• If the patient has fever of 38oC or higher.
If there are signs of jaundice - a yellowish discolouration of the skin or eyes. This may indicate problems with the liver or the bile ducts that take the bile from the liver to the stomach. If you have suffered salmonella food poisoning on holiday either in the UK or abroad, on a package tour holiday, you may be able to claim compensation.
Salmonella holiday illness in Turkey and Egypt
Complaints of holiday illness caused by Salmonella in hotels in Turkey and Egypt have been flooding in. Complaints about bad hygiene and poorly prepared food have been made against the following hotels in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt: The Savita Resort and Spa, The Sierra Sharm El Sheikh, Baron Palms Resort, The Laguna Vista Garden Resort, Grand Plaza Resort, Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino and Concorde El Salam. Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Campylobacter and Severe gastroenteritis struck down holidaymakers this summer at the Holiday Village, Sarigerme, Turkey, which is exclusive to First Choice for UK customers.
Some holidaymakers were diagnosed with Salmonella food poisoning and had to seek urgent medical help. If food poisoning or bad hygiene conditions at your hotel have caused you to become ill or sick while on holiday in Turkey or Egypt, or if you were unfortunate enough to have an accident on holiday, our trained compensation solicitors can help you to make a claim. Farnworth Rose works on a no win no fee basis, so you pay nothing and you receive 100% of the compensation.
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Claiming for holiday illness, injury or accidents can be difficult. Holiday claims expert, Anne Thomson of Farnworth Rose Solicitors, has over 20 years experience of dealing with clients who have fallen ill or sustained injuries abroad. Anne´s background and customer service skills ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and sympathetic manner. Her knowledge and expertise in the specialised area of travel law is second to none. Tour operators often offer clients less compensation than they deserve, and it is essential that you contact us before you accept any payment. Your claim will then be assessed and you will be advised by Anne and her highly trained team how to proceed. For more information or to make a claim Call us FREE on 080001 54321, or fill in the claim form.
