What is the cost of foodborne illness outbreak? Foodborne illnesses are not only dangerous and potentially life-threatening, but also extremely costly.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the cost of foodborne illnesses in the United States is more than $15.6 billion each year. (Source: CDC) For food processors, a foodborne illness outbreak linked to a product can be a potentially detrimental occurrence. That’s why hygienically designed equipment that enhances food safety efforts is essential.
Check out the infographic below to learn more about the prevalence of food safety risks.
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Sources:
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/cdc-and-food-safety.html#:~:text=CDC%20estimates%20that%20each%20year,than%20%2415.6%20billion%20each%20year.
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html#:~:text=CDC%20estimates%20Salmonella%20bacteria%20cause,the%20United%20States%20every%20year.
https://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/attribution/attribution-1998-2008.html
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00002/full