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Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know

Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know

Here's Why Summer Is Peak Time For Foodborne Illness: What You Should Know The official start of summer is now here, making it the perfect time to give yourself a quick lesson about staying safe and avoiding foodborne illnesses during upcoming cookouts and other outdoor gatherings with food. Unfortunately, experts say summertime, which started on Friday, June 21, is the most common season for foodborne illnesses. In fact, in the United States, an estimated 48 million illnesses and 3,000 deaths are caused each year from the ingestion of contaminated food. Identifying risks for foodborne illnesses is also difficult because while some people experience symptoms almos…

by Valerie Musson

06/27/2019