08/03/10: Ways to keep food-borne illnesses at bay

While anyone can get sick from food-borne pathogens, those most at risk are the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune

continue reading

Food-Borne Illnesses Cost the U.S. Much More Than Initial Es

A new study revealed that food-borne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion a year in regards to health-related expenses, which is much more than what was initially estimated. Christopher Doering from Reuters states, The price tag includes medical costs, lost productivity and quality-of-life. Food safety advocates are hoping the st

continue reading

Foodborne Illness Costs U.S. $152 Billion Annually

It may seem like a minor inconvenience when you're home sick with some kind of foodborne illness, but the overall cost of these illnesses to our economy is huge--and staggering when you consider how many foodborne illnesses are preventable.

continue reading

Foodborne illness costs $152 bln annually: study | Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Foodborne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion in health-related expenses each year, far more than prior estimates, according to a study released by consumer and public

continue reading