Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Re: band-aid in hamburger

The short answers are yes and yes. However, if the store disputes what you say it becomes a name-calling match between you and them. If there were witnesses, you need to have them write out witness statements of what they saw. You need to see a doctor immediately and get tested for all the common stuff (HIV, etc.), so you know if you have actually been exposed to anything. If you are fortunate and you don't get ill, then you have a nuisance value type case and you should try to negotiate a settlement with the store. If you do get sick and the doctor is willing to state it was caused by the contaminated food, then you may have a valuable case...but I hope for your sake you don't.