It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that one in six Americans (or roughly 48 million people) suffer the effects of a foodborne illness annually. Of these individuals, 128,000 will require hospitalization and 3,000 will eventually die as a result of the illness. More than 250 known diseases are contracted through food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, metals and prions. Foodborne-disease outbreaks (FBDOs) happen every year, sometimes affecting multiple states and many people, which can be traced back to a variety of food items. Most FBDO attract a lot of media attention due to […]