Our Failing Food Safety System
Every day our food safety system is in greater peril as the new administration guts federal agencies, including the FDA, and food manufacturers and producers are given free rein to lower their safety standards.
We’ve been seeing a terrifying rise in food recalls and foodborne illnesses even with fully staffed government agencies. This isn’t just an occasional instance of food going bad or even an accidental mistake. It is often the result of cutting corners in the name of profits – pure greed.
We’re not talking about a little stomach discomfort, nausea or diarrhea.
We’re talking far more serious illness, permanent physical damage, and even death.
If you’ve experienced symptoms of food borne illness, please contact us.
If food manufacturers and producers are left to patrol themselves, we’ve seen far too often the result: they cut corners for profit, and we get sick or even die as a result. So it’s up to all of us to protect ourselves. One way we can do that is to leverage the power of the law and knowledge.
I have dedicated my career to protecting consumers, and I am even more dedicated to keeping our families, friends and communities safe and making sure the food we eat doesn’t make us sick or kill us.
We’ve created this new online food safety hub to help you learn everything you need to know about foodborne illness, the resources and tools you need if you or someone you know gets sick, and the latest on food recalls, foodborne illnesses, consumer warnings, and legal developments in food safety.
Safe food is a fundamental right. If you get sick or have any concerns, I encourage you to contact me. We can help. If the government isn’t going to protect us, then we’ll do all we can to look out for your health and safety.
If you’ve experienced symptoms of food borne illness, please contact us.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAFE FOOD
Consumers can sue food manufacturers, retailers, or restaurants if they suffer from food poisoning or illness due to negligence.
Victims of foodborne illness may be eligible for compensation, including:
Who Can Be Held Liable?
Depending on the case, multiple parties in the supply chain may be responsible, including:
Food Manufacturers
If contamination occurred during production.
Distributors & Retailers
If they failed to recall or remove contaminated products.
Restaurants & Food Service Providers
If they improperly handled or prepared food.
How to Take Legal Action
If you believe you have a food safety-related claim, follow these steps:
Keep all medical records and doctor’s notes related to your illness.
If possible, save a sample of the suspected food in a sealed container.
Keep receipts or purchase records.
Document symptoms and medical visits.
If possible, obtain lab test results confirming foodborne illness.
Consult a Food Safety Attorney
If you’ve experienced symptoms of food borne illness, please contact us.
Report the Issue
- FDA Consumer Complaint Reporting System
- USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline (1-888-MPHotline)
- Washington State Department of Health
Washington State-Specific Legal Protections
If you’re in Washington, additional state laws apply:
- Washington State Product Liability Act – Protects consumers from defective food products.
- Washington Consumer Protection Act – Covers false food advertising and labeling.
- State & Local Health Departments can issue penalties for food safety violations.
Real-Time Foodborne Illness Outbreak Sources:
It’s clear we face imminent danger as we see drastic cuts to all government agencies including the FDA. What’s been increasingly bad is going to get much worse, and we are all at risk. Check back here often and contact us with any questions or concerns.