Risks Ahead. Americans are twice as likely to get food poisoning from food prepared at a restaurant than from food prepared at home
Risks Ahead. Americans are twice as likely to get food poisoning from food prepared at a restaurant than from food prepared at home.
- The Federal government estimates there are approximately 48 million cases of food-borne illness annually.
- Approximately 1 in 6 Americans get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die of food-borne diseases.
- The very young, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems are at greatest risk of serious consequences from most food-borne illnesses.
For more information about food safety, call FDA’s Food Information Line at: 1-888-SAFEFOOD or submit your inquiry electronically. The line is open Monday through Friday 10AM – 4PM EST except for Thursdays 12PM – 1PM EST and Federal Holidays.
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