US FDA/CFSAN - Foodborne Illness Outbreaks and Sprouts
May 17, 2005
US FDA/CFSAN
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks and Sprouts
May 17, 2005
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Produce Item, Outbreaks, Consumption
Produce # outbreaks % population eating item
(1998-2002) (FoodNet Survey 2002)
Lettuce 22 73%
Sprouts 14 8% (“stealth” vehicle)
Juice 10 26-65%
Melon 9 21-28%
Tomato 8 68%
Berries 6 21-33%
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