It's been a record summer for foodborne illness

Heat and tainted produce have made this a record summer for foodborne illness. Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 10,000, and the CDC just traced a new salmonella outbreak to Mexican jalapeños.

The top 3

1. Top 3 Most Common Foodborne Illnesses: Annually, millions fall ill from foodborne pathogens, with specific bacteria and viruses consistently dominating the list of reported cases worldwide.
2. Top 3 Foods Most Linked to Outbreaks: Certain food categories consistently appear in foodborne illness outbreak investigations due to their preparation, handling, or inherent contamination risks.
3. World's Largest Historical Foodborne Outbreaks: History records several massive foodborne illness outbreaks that sickened thousands and reshaped food safety regulations globally.

Sources

• NPR Health

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