Research Notes on Foodborne Illness in the United States
Depending upon the type and severity of the foodborne illness, symptoms can develop within an hour, but may take up to three weeks to appear.
E. Coli, Botulism, Hepatitis A, and Salmonella are just a few types of food poisoning and foodborne illnesses. These illnesses they can cause range from mild discomfort to debilitating illness and possibly death. Below are some websites that have information and statistics on foodborne illness in the United States.
Top Resources on Foodborne Illness in the United States
- Centers For Disease Control and Prevention: Food-Related Illness and Death in the United States
- Wikipedia: Food Borne Illness Statistics: United States
- U.S. News and World Report: Timeline: Deaths and Illnesses Caused by Food Contamination
- Fightbac.org: The Extent of Foodborne Illness in America
- U.S.Food and Drug Administration: Foodborne Illness
- NutritionMD.org: and Waterborne Illness: Overview and Risk Factors
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