Food Poisoning: Scombroid Fish

When you take a bite of a fish taco or put your chopsticks on that next piece of sushi, the last thing you want to think about is if your favorite seafood dish could actually poison you. And you shouldn’t have to. It is the responsibility of food suppliers and servers to handle fresh food with sanitary and standardized carefulness, but the negligent mismanagement of fish can result in a threatening form of food poisoning known as scombroid fish. 

If you or someone you know have been affected by scombroid fish or a foodborne illness, you need to hold the responsible parties accountable and also to be certain that the law firm you hire will work tirelessly to help you get back on your feet. For over 30 years, Morgan & Morgan has been handling cases just like yours, and our team of expert attorneys want to help you hold those responsible accountable for their harmful and negligent actions. Fill out our free, no-obligation case evaluation form to get started.

What Do Food Poisoning Symptoms Look Like?

Fish in the scombridae family, such as tuna, mackerel, and bonito, are the most common sources of illness. However, other fish, such as marlin, mahi-mahi, and bluefish, may also cause scombroid fish poisoning. When these types of fish are not properly packaged and refrigerated, bacteria will begin to break down the fish's flesh, creating histamines. The histamines are heat-resistant, therefore allowing the bacteria to survive when canned or cooked. In some cases, contaminated fish may not show any visual signs of spoilage, though it's not uncommon for the fish to give off a foul odor or display a "honey-combed" appearance when cooked. Sometimes people report that the fish has a peppery or metallic taste.

Symptoms of scombroid fish may include but are not limited to: 

• Facial flushing
• Sweating 
• Nausea 
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Palpitations 
• Dizziness

If you believe you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of food poisoning, don’t wait to get help. Contact a medical professional to receive treatment, then contact Morgan & Morgan. 

Contact a Food Poisoning Attorney

Don't try and take on the insurance companies alone. If you believe you or a loved one are showing symptoms or have suffered from the effects of food poisoning, our firm wants to help you. For over 30 years, Morgan & Morgan has been fighting for people just like you, and we've won over $9 billion for our clients. When you hire us, our team of over 700 expert attorneys and 3,000 support staff will be in your corner to help you fight for your full and fair compensation.

Have you or a loved one suffered from food poisoning or a food-related illness after being exposed to scombroid fish? If so, we want to help you. To get started, fill out our free, no-obligation case evaluation form, and one of our food poisoning attorneys will contact you.