Anaheim Salmonella Lawyer

Salmonella infections frequently stem from contaminated food that entered the marketplace because someone failed to follow basic safety rules. If you or a loved one received a Salmonella diagnosis in Anaheim, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.

Why Clients Turn to Our Firm for Salmonella Claims

• National experience handling Salmonella and foodborne illness litigation across the country.
• Proven record of pursuing claims against major food manufacturers, distributors, and restaurant chains.
• Focused practice dedicated to food safety failures, outbreak investigations, and contamination tracing.

How an Anaheim Salmonella Attorney Helps After a Salmonella Diagnosis

Evidence connecting the illness to a specific food product, restaurant, or supplier is critical to success in a Salmonella claim. An Anaheim Salmonella lawyer may take the following steps to build your case:

• Coordinate with outbreak investigations conducted by the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Analyze genetic fingerprinting data used to match bacterial strains to confirmed outbreak sources.
• Trace the food item through the distribution chain to identify where contamination likely occurred.
• Preserve medical records, lab reports, purchase receipts, and food packaging.
• Consult epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists to establish causation.
• Ready your case for trial under the appropriate legal theory: strict product liability, negligence, or breach of warranty.

Evidence can fade quickly. Restaurants discard food, packaging disappears, and supply chains shift. Early legal involvement significantly increases your chances of success.

Who May Be Responsible for a Salmonella Infection in Anaheim

Responsibility depends on where the contamination entered the food supply. In many cases, more than one entity shares liability.

Restaurants and Food Service Providers Liability

Improper cooking temperatures, cross-contamination, unsafe storage, or poor hygiene practices can expose diners to Salmonella.

Food Manufacturers and Processing Facilities Liability

Packaged foods contaminated during production may expose consumers across multiple states.

Distributors and Suppliers Liability

Failures during transportation or warehousing, including improper temperature control, can contribute to bacterial growth.

Grocery Stores and Retailers Liability

Selling contaminated or recalled products may create liability, particularly if warning signs were ignored.

Farms and Agricultural Operations Liability

Contamination can occur during growing, harvesting, or initial processing stages.

California Laws That Govern Salmonella Claims

Getting sick with Salmonella does not automatically mean the responsible company will accept fault. A legal claim requires evidence linking your illness to a specific contaminated food product and showing that the product was unsafe when it was sold or served. In California, most claims are based on strict product liability, which allows injured consumers to recover damages without proving negligence. Under Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc., the California Supreme Court held that

“a manufacturer is strictly liable in tort when an article he places on the market, knowing that it is to be used without inspection for defects, proves to have a defect that causes injury.” Contaminated food may qualify as a defective product under this rule.

This means you do not need to prove that a company intended to cause harm or acted carelessly. If the food was contaminated when it entered the stream of commerce and that contamination caused your illness, the businesses in the distribution chain may be held responsible.

Breach of Implied Warranty

Breach of implied warranty applies when a business sells food that is not fit for ordinary consumption. Under California Commercial Code § 2314, goods must be “fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used.” Food contaminated with Salmonella may violate this warranty because consumers have the right to expect that the food they purchase is safe to eat.

Wrongful Death

If a Salmonella infection leads to death, California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 permits certain surviving family members to bring a wrongful death claim.

Statute of Limitations

Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury. Missing this deadline can prevent recovery.

Contact Us Today

If you or a family member suffered a Salmonella infection in Anaheim, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to schedule a free consultation.