How to Prevent Food Poisoning

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention over 76 million people per year, that's 208,219 people per day, in the United States alone are diagnosed with a food borne illness, or food poisoning.

The CDC says that despite strong messages sent out to food processors, restaurants, and the public at large there are a staggering 5,000 deaths caused by food poisoning reported per year in the continental United States.

On its website the Center states that although the majority of cases are symptomized by minor gastrointestinal irritation it is important for all people, especially parents of young children to be able to recognize and determine the causes poisoning. Recognizing the dangers and how to handle them can go a long way to preventing infection in the first place, avoiding a trip to the hospital.

The startling facts from the CDC are that of 76 million illnesses, only 14 million come from identifiable sources. 75% of those identifiable are caused by Salmonella and other related pathogens. Taking the proper precautions can help prevent infection from Salmonella or any other contaminant, be it known or unknown.

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