Multistate Foodborne Illness Is a Serious Problem

Adapted from CDC (Vital Signs) Foods that cause multistate outbreaks are often contaminated before they reach the public. The CDC reports that multistate outbreaks caused 56% of deaths in all foodborne outbreaks, although they accounted for 3% of all outbreaks from 2010 to 2014. This occurs when contaminated food is sent to several states and individuals become sick with the same germ. Officals investigating multistate outbreaks reveal that most problems occur on the farm, in processing or distributions centers. The federal government along with food industries must work collaboratively to save lives. Food industries can: Keep records to trace foods from source to destination. Use store loyalty cards and distribution records to help investigators identify what made people sick. Recall products linked to an outbreak and notify customers. Choose only suppliers that use food safety best practices. Share proven food safety solutions with others in industry. Make food safety a core part of company culture. Meet or exceed new food safety laws and regulations. For more information, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/foodsafety-2015/index.html#graphic                    
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