United States; Three thousand Killed by Foodborne Disease Each Year

Food sickens 48 million, hospitalizes 125,000 and kills 3,000 of us yearly in the United States.

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The following foods accounted for 88.5% of all the produce-associated outbreaks between 1996 and 2010. The CDC defines an outbreak as two or more people experiencing a similar illness after eating the same food.

34 outbreaks associated with sprouts (bean, alfalfa).

30 outbreaks associated with leafy greens such as lettuce and spinach.

17 outbreaks associated with tomatoes.

14 outbreaks associated with melons such as cantaloupe and honeydew.

10 outbreaks associated with berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries.

6 outbreaks associated with fresh herbs such as basil and parsley.

3 outbreaks associated with green onions.

This is just fresh produce it doesn’t include meats or foods that have been processed.