NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
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How many Americans suffer from a food-born illness every year?
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60 million
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70 million
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80 million
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90 million
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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: -However, the CDC estimates that about 90% of all foodborne illness in this country is caused by the following seven (7) pathogens: Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfrigens, Campylobacter, Listeria, E. coli 0157:H7 and Toxoplasma.
Detailed explanation-3: -Poor Personal Hygiene Poor personal hygiene practices serve as the leading cause of foodborne illnesses.
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