A new study has found that some 76 million people fall ill from food poisoning each year in the United States, costing 152 billion dollars in medical costs and lost productivity.
The study issued Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and The Pew Charitable Trusts at Georgetown University ranks US states according to their total costs related to food-borne illness and individual cost per case -- an average of about 1,850 dollars.
Washing Practices of Fresh-cut Produce Minimizes Food-borne Illness Risks
Researchers recently examined the safety and quality of "wash techniques" used in the production of packaged produce.
Researchers recently examined the safety and quality of "wash techniques" used in the production of packaged produce.
"This study puts the problem of food-borne illness in its proper perspective and should help facilitate reasonable action designed to mitigate this problem."
Connecticut, Hawaii, Florida, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, the capital Washington (District of Columbia), Mississippi, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey topped the list of states and territories with the highest food-borne illness-related costs.
Microwave Reheating Of Hotdogs Or Frankfurter Could Provide Protection From Food-Borne Illness
Microwave reheating of hotdogs or frankfurters for 75 seconds at high power can offer protection against pathogens that cause foodborne illness, reveals a new study.
Microwave reheating of hotdogs or frankfurters for 75 seconds at high power can offer protection against pathogens that cause foodborne illness, reveals a new study.
The report was released as the United States mulls a vote on comprehensive food safety legislation.
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U.S Officials Worried Over Failure In Preventing Food Contamination
There is increased concern over apparent failure by official bodies to halt the distribution of contaminated food.
There is increased concern over apparent failure by official bodies to halt the distribution of contaminated food.
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Researchers Develop Technologies to Devour Food Pathogens
Purdue researchers are developing two inexpensive technologies that may be able to prevent future food-borne illness, such as the recent outbreak of E. coli in contaminated spinach.
Purdue researchers are developing two inexpensive technologies that may be able to prevent future food-borne illness, such as the recent outbreak of E. coli in contaminated spinach.
