How long after eating does food poisoning start?

It varies by pathogen. Norovirus often starts within 12 to 48 hours, while Salmonella can appear from 6 hours to 6 days after eating contaminated food. This is general information, not a diagnosis.

Do I have a food poisoning case?

You may, especially if you were hospitalized, a lab confirmed the pathogen, or your illness was linked to a recall. A free case review can help you understand your options. This is attorney advertising, not legal advice.

How do I check if a food product was recalled?

Use the recall lookup to search by product or pathogen, and confirm details on the official FDA or USDA FSIS recall pages linked from each entry.

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