FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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How many Americans become sick from food borne illness a year?
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1 in 6
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1 in 8
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1 in 10
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1 in 5
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually-the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year.
Detailed explanation-2: -Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128, 000 are hospitalized, and 3, 000 die from foodborne diseases.
Detailed explanation-3: -Poor Personal Hygiene Poor personal hygiene practices serve as the leading cause of foodborne illnesses.
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