Food recalls seem increasingly common. Why?
Advisory Board December 18, 2024
Recent months have seen increasing reports of food recalls and outbreaks, including listeria linked to deli meat and E. coli in onions sold in fast food restaurants. Writing for the New York Times, Emily Schmall explains why foodborne illnesses seem to be on the rise, as well as growing challenges to food safety.
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Are foodborne illnesses on the rise?
In 2022, CDC recorded around 5,600 foodborne illnesses, a decline from roughly 13,800 cases recorded in 2009. However, the agency noted that this number is likely just a small fraction of the true burden of foodborne illnesses every year. According to CDC estimates, some 48 million people likely become sick with foodborne illnesses each...