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According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), foodborne illnesses affect 76 million people a year in the United States. Of these 76 million, 5,000 will die.
Causes
Foodborne illnesses are caused by ingesting food or drink that has been contaminated with bacteria, parasites or viruses. Consumption of raw or undercooked food is the most common source of foodborne illness in the U.S., according to NDDIC.
Types
According to NDDIC, salmonella, Shigella and Escherichia coil are the most common types of foodborne illnesses.
Considerations
Contamination can occur during growing, harvesting, processing, shipping and final preparation. Most bacteria goes unnoticed because it does not produce an odor or a distortion of color.
Expert Insight
According to NDDIC, because the bacteria, parasites and viruses that cause foodborne illness cannot be detected, raw food should be cooked thoroughly to ensure the highest amount of safety.
Warning
Failure to avoid the causes of foodborne illness, such as eating undercooked or contaminated food, could result in serious illness with very uncomfortable complications.
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