A new study revealed that food-borne illnesses cost the United States $152 billion a year in regards to health-related expenses, which is much more than what was initially estimated. Christopher Doering from Reuters states, “The price tag includes medical costs, lost productivity and quality-of-life.” “Food safety advocates are hoping the study will boost efforts in Congress to overhaul the nation’s antiquated food safety system that has seen consumer confidence plunge,” reports Doering.
There have been many outbreaks recently that have involved lettuce, spinach, peppers and peanuts. Doering says, “Dozens of pathogens, many of them unknown, creep into the food supply each year.” People who ate the tainted food were victim to several illnesses and some even resulted in death. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 76 million Americans get sick each year with food-borne illness, and 5,000 end up dying.
If you think you have food poisoning, find a doctor near you who can help.
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