Current Events > Woman claims Taco Bell Nachos BellGrande made her Quadriplegic

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Upon taking the first bite of her Nachos BellGrande, Plaintiff Wanda Shadix noted that the meal looked different from those she had eaten in the past and tasted dried out."

For that reason, Shadix "did not finish her nachos, only eating approximately half of the meal."

Within approximately four hours of going to bed, Shadix allegedly woke up with chills, diarrhea, and severe stomach pain. Her husband "felt queasy and had an upset stomach," according to Law360.

Five days later, Shadix allegedly began to experience issues using her hands and subsequently lost control of all of her limbs. According to the complaint, Shadix was admitted to a nearby hospital's intensive care unit for a month. She then transferred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for another three weeks before undergoing three months of inpatient physical therapy and various medical interventions.

Shadix has allegedly been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder known as Guillaine-Barre syndrome. The Mayo Clinic describes Guillaine-Barre as "a rare disorder in which your body's immune system attacks your nerves." The complaint further claims that she is now quadriplegic:

Plaintiff Wanda Shadix is now a quadriplegic. Through treatment, Wanda has made some improvements and can now breathe and speak on her own as well as perform minor movements with her hands. However, at this time, it is unknown to what extent her paralysis will be permanent.

As a result, the Shadixes are seeking damages related to seven counts, including negligence and strict liability. They name Taco Bell and its parent company, Yum! Brands, as defendants, along with five other anonymous parties (who are thought to be employees and suppliers of the Calhoun Taco Bell store).

Huh...any idea what foodborne illness could cause that to happen?

Can food poisoning actually cause Guillaine Barre?

First bite and it tasted weird and looked weird and still ate half of it eh.

Can food poisoning actually cause Guillaine Barre?

Guillain-Barre syndrome may be triggered by: Most commonly, infection with campylobacter, a type of bacteria often found in undercooked poultry

It's Taco Bell, there's always something weird