At a glance
- Foodborne germs can lead to illness, hospitalization, and death.
- Follow key steps to prevent food poisoning - clean, separate, cook, and chill.
Overview
CDC estimates that each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die.
Top 5 foodborne germs causing illness
- Norovirus
- Salmonella (non-typhoidal)
- Clostridium perfringens
- Campylobacter
- Staphylococcus aureus
Top 5 foodborne germs causing hospitalizations
- Salmonella (non-typhoidal)
- Norovirus
- Campylobacter
- Toxoplasma gondii
- E. coli O157
Top 5 foodborne germs causing deaths
- Salmonella (non-typhoidal)
- Toxoplasma gondii
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Norovirus
- Campylobacter
Prevention
Following four simple steps can help prevent food poisoning:
- Clean
- Separate
- Cook
- Chill
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