Food Poisoning

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Food Poisoning?

An illness caused by bacteria or other toxins in food, typically with vomiting and diarrhea; when a retailer or restaurant provides poisoned or infected food, it may be held strictly liable in tort for the damages caused.

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