Essays on Foodborne illness

Most of the food are not well protected from flies, which may carry food borne pathogens. Safe food storage temperature are rarely applied to street food. The street food industry plays an important role in meeting the food requirements of urban dwellers in many cities and towns of developing countries and the industry feeds millions…

While the food supply in the USA is one of the safest in the world, food safety is still a big concern across the nation. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), about 48 million people get sick due to foodborne illness each year, among them 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die…

Foodborne illnesses are one of the primary public health concerns because it contributes significantly to the cost of healthcare and can potentially be life-threatening. In recent years, food has received more attention because of the rising food safety and public health concern. Foods contain a large number of pathogens that can be transmitted through contact…

Food safety is a major public health issue, without food safety measures, the population will be at risk for foodborne illness. It is estimated that roughly 1 in 6 Americans or 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne illness (CDC, 2018). Food safety is all measures to ensure that…

This year, at least 1 in 6 Americans will suffer from food poisoning. The elderly, children, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems have a higher risk on getting sick although, anyone can still suffer from food poisoning. The CDC works to improve food safety by tracking foodborne illnesses and works with the health…

FDA Regulations on Fast Food Foodborne illness is a major cause of personal distress, disease, death, and economic burden. Every year, millions of Americans become sick and many die from foodborne illness, and as a result, the public has become increasingly aware of, and concerned about, the safety of the food they eat. (“FDA Retail…

INTRODUCTION Food is a basic requirement for humans, or any living organism to survive. Food as defined by MedicineNet.com is “any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body (“Food”)”. Food nourishes the body by providing the energy needed for metabolism and for the everyday activities. It is also used for building and repairing…