I often see just the word "Spices" on food labels. If somebody has an allergy against a spice, the person does not know if the spice is in the food. On a plum wine label was no information, that cherry is an ingredient. I just thought it could be cherry because of the taste. At a buffet, they write down like "Tuna Salad", "Stuffed Paper", "Beef"..... etc. Sometimes they forget to write it down. They forgot to write down what kind of fish that is. A person with a sword fish allergy is in danger.
If a person has an allergy attack or even dies, is it possible to sue the restaurant because they forgot to write down what kind of fish they served, negligence? What about the food manufacturer? They keep ingredients a secret and endanger customers, knowingly. Can they be sued?
2007-01-04 13:23:01 · 4 answers · asked by Kay 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, a person should have an allergy test when they are young and know what they are allergic to. Holding the company responsible for every possible condition is just not possible. No one would be or want to be in business if they had to have a disclaimer for everything! This question is an example of the "lottery" mentallity here in the US - Sue to win a bunch of money due to someone else's perceived negligence!
2007-01-04 13:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by Joe S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A restaurant can be sued if the server was told of the allergies and the extent of such allergies prior to ordering, and the customer was guaranteed a safe meal. If the server or management said, "We cannot guarantee allergy-free food for you" and you eat there anyway its your own fault. In suing a restaurant, you do have to prove sufficient negligence which could be difficult.
Food Manufacturers are more protected. There are tons of laws letting them slip allergens into their foods without labeling it. However, if you wrote them and they promised you it was "free of" your allergen, you would have some leg to stand on in court. However, you would have to prove that the reaction came from thier food and only their food. You'd also have to prove that such ingredient was in fact in the product and that the amount of said ingredient was in sufficient quantity to warrant them labeling it (or informing you about it). Also most companies are large companies and have a legal team the size of some small midwestern towns, your chances of winning such a fight is slim to none.
2007-01-12 02:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard Waffle domicile sucks, so does White fort, from a pal I heard his pancakes at an IHOP have been chilly. yet from own stories Hardee's suck. Or as i like to call em, Hardeedeedee's. Their bogs are filthy, nutrition sits out for over 3 hours, and their meat is all fat. the wonderful quickly nutrition eating place is Burger King. sparkling, sturdy nutrition, and super provider.
2016-12-15 15:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawsuit lottery players, start your engines!
Go lobby Congress for truth-in-labeling laws that fit your wishes.
2007-01-04 13:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋