Food poisoning?
We'll fight for your compensation.
Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a food poisoning incident. Claim on a No Win, No Fee1 basis.
Food poisoning effects we handle
Injuries you can claim for
Food poisoning can leave you in bed for days, off work for weeks and facing long-term health problems. We've helped people with claims like yours before.
Important information
No Win No Fee1
With No Win No Fee, you do not pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim succeeds, a success fee of 42% incl. VAT will be charged. If you cancel after the 14-day cancellation period, a cancellation fee may apply.
Your choice of representation
Claimsline Group Ltd is a claims management company and receives a referral fee for introducing customers to a solicitor. Any solicitor we recommend you to is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential guidance. You are free to choose another solicitor.
You are not required to use a claims management company to make a personal injury claim. It is possible to present the claim yourself for free, either directly to the person you wish to claim against, or through an authorised person such as a solicitor.
Our figures
2 Cumulative customers helped, based on Claimsline records.
3 Aggregate annual compensation recovered by our solicitor panel. Individual outcomes vary.
Who regulates us
Claimsline Group Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of regulated claims management activities (FRN 831196).
Every food poisoning case is different. Your illness severity, recovery time and lost earnings all factor in.
How much compensation can you get?
Mild food poisoning
Moderate gastroenteritis
Serious food poisoning
Severe toxicosis
Chronic bowel disorder
Kidney damage
Reactive arthritis
Psychiatric damage (moderate)
Based on Judicial College Guidelines (17th edition, 2024). You can also claim for medical bills, lost earnings, ruined holidays and travel costs.
Find out what you're owedWhat causes most food poisoning claims?
Most food poisoning cases stem from basic hygiene failures. When restaurants, cafés, and takeaways cut corners, customers pay the price.
Contaminated hands
Staff not washing hands properly
Dirty equipment
Uncleaned surfaces and utensils
Cross-contamination
Raw and cooked food mixing
Improper storage
Wrong temperatures, expired food
Chemical contamination
Cleaning products near food
Unsanitary conditions
Poor ventilation, dirty kitchens
If contaminated food has made you ill, you deserve compensation. Every business has a legal duty to keep their food safe, and when they fail, they pay.
Making a claim shouldn't feel like another battle.
Three steps to your food poisoning compensation
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Proven track record
Our solicitor panel is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Over a decade of getting people the compensation they deserve.
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Decades of experience
We help hundreds of people throughout the UK each day. Our working partners recover over £100 million in compensation each year.
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0333 006 8282Food poisoning claims FAQ
Questions about making a food poisoning claim? Call us on 0333 006 8282.
If contaminated food from a restaurant, takeaway, or supermarket made you ill through their negligence, you absolutely deserve compensation. Food businesses have a legal duty under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 to serve safe food. When they fail, they pay.
We see food poisoning victims struggling with medical bills, lost wages, and ongoing health problems. None of that should be your burden. Call us on 0333 006 8282, it’s No Win, No Fee¹.
Yes. Whether it’s a high-street chain, a local café, or a takeaway, if they served you contaminated food that caused illness, you can claim. It doesn’t matter how big or small the business is. Negligence is negligence.
Compensation depends on the severity and duration of your illness. Mild food poisoning typically ranges from £860–£3,710, while severe cases requiring hospitalisation can be worth significantly more. You can also claim for lost earnings, medical costs, and ruined plans.
Key evidence includes medical records confirming your diagnosis, receipts from where you ate, a timeline of when symptoms started, and any witness statements from others who were also ill. Your solicitor will help you gather what’s needed.
You can still claim if you can show it’s most likely from a particular restaurant or food business. If you only ate at one place before getting sick, or multiple people who ate the same food became ill, that’s strong evidence. Get in touch, it’s No Win, No Fee¹.
You have three years from the date you became ill to start your claim. Don’t wait though. Evidence like CCTV and kitchen records can be destroyed, and witnesses forget details. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
The Food Standards Agency estimates around 2.4 million cases of foodborne illness occur in the UK every year, roughly one in every 27 people. Despite hygiene ratings and inspections, contaminated food remains a serious public health issue.
If you’ve been affected by food poisoning that wasn’t your fault, you deserve compensation for what you’ve been through.
Every day, we help hundreds of people across the UK claim the compensation they deserve after a food poisoning incident.
Don't let a restaurant's negligence cost you thousands. We fight for every penny you're owed, and there are no upfront costs*.
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