According to the Washington State Department of Health (WSDH) a large outbreak of Salmonella has been identified with 56 Salmonella victims in 8 counties. The majority of the 56 Salmonella victims are residents of King County, with 44 victims identified in in and around Seattle. But there are also 4 victims in Snohomish County, 2 victims each in Mason and Thurston Counties, and 1 victim in each of Pierce, Grays Harbor, Yakima, and Clark Counties. According to the WSDH, at least five, or just under 10 percent, of the victims have been hospitalized – consistent with many Salmonella outbreaks.
At present the exact source remains a mystery, though officials in the WSHD are naming pork as a common source. Many of the Salmonella victims reported having eaten pork in the days leading up to the onset of symptoms, including whole roasted pig that was served at a number of private events. Officials are warning residents to avoid raw or under-cooked pork, reminding residents that pork must be heated to a minimum of 145 degrees, internal.
If you or a loved one develops salmonellosis after eating pork, call the Washington State Department of Health and report your illness. Each identified Salmonella victim assists the WSHD get closer to identifying the common source of the outbreak, giving them additional data points in their trace-back investigation. You may also call 1-888-335-4901, the Salmonella Claim Center at Ron Simon & Associates, to discuss your potential case with lawyers who have filed thousands of claims on behalf of food poisoning victims. The Salmonella lawyers at Ron Simon & Associates can help you with your Salmonella pork lawsuit if warranted.
