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| When food growers, manufacturers, or consumers don’t pay adequate attention to the safety of the food supply the result can be foodborne illness resulting from the presence of foodborne pathogens. There are an estimated 76 million cases of foodborne illness every year in the United States. The majority of these cases resolve in a matter of days, though roughly 300,000 cases require hospitalization, and 5,000 people die. |
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If you or a family member has suffered from food poisoning,
and you have a question about your legal rights,you can request a free case evaluation from our firm by clicking on Free Case Evaluation. |
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| While it may be impossible to ensure that everything we eat is 100% safe, it is important to maintain safe food handling practices and remain informed about food safety issues in order to avoid foodborne illnesses. |
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| Visit the following pages on FoodPoisoning.com to learn how to safety handle food at home and to understand what food manufacturers are required to do to keep the food supply safe: |
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| You can also visit a number of government websites to learn more about food safety, including: |
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| If you or a family member has suffered from food poisoning, and you have a question about your legal rights, you can request a free case evaluation from our firm by clicking on free case evaluation. You may also contact us toll free at 1-877-934-6274. |
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| The information for food safety contained on this page has been gathered from the websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and other sources in the public domain. |
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Reusable grocery bags have become increasingly popular as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable plastic grocery bags. However, a recent study suggests that these reusable bags may pose a serious threat to public health.
Officials at the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) are investigating a Salmonella outbreak at the Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, Illinois.
A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to Marie Callender’s Cheesy Chicken and Rice frozen dinners. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 37 people have been infected with a matching strain of Salmonella Chester.
Health officials in Kentucky are investigating a recent outbreak of Salmonella, which has affected at least six people living in or near Berea, Kentucky.
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