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Foodborne
Illness Below are selected publications and materials related to foodborne illness. Please note the year of publication may be later than the year(s) the data represent. LINKS ON THIS PAGE Protect Yourself from Foodborne Illness (11/19/07) Special gatherings with a lot of food are being planned for fall and winter events and holidays. Take a few simple precautions all year to reduce the risk of foodborne disease. Also, find out who is more likely to contract foodborne illness.
Grillin’ and Chillin’
(5/30/05) Keep food safe during summer cookouts and picnics.
Holiday Cooking:
Keeping It Safe During the holidays, we like to celebrate by entertaining friends and family, throwing parties, and preparing feasts. From the buffet table to the office party, food moves center stage throughout the holiday season. Be sure to keep food safe by following basic food safety steps. Listeriosis: Frequently Asked Questions http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/listeriosis_g.htm Learn answers to frequently asked questions about listeriosis.
Listeriosis and Pregnancy: What is Your Risk? Listeriosis, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, is recognized as an important public health problem in the United States. The disease affects primarily pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems. It can be avoided by following a few simple recommendations.
Public
Health Dispatch: Outbreak of Listeriosis - Northeastern United States, 2002
For the
Holidays - Avoiding Illnesses You Get Through Food: Food Safety Foodborne Illness: Women’s Health Topics A-Z View women’s health resources related to foodborne illness.
Foodborne Illness: Frequently Asked Questions Learn answers to frequently asked questions about foodborne illness. http://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/ Many people do not think about food safety until a food-related illness affects them or a family member. While the food supply in the United States is one of the safest in the world, CDC estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from foodborne illness. Preventing foodborne illness and death remains a major public health challenge.
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