Infographic: Food Safety by the Numbers

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.

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