Increase of Foodborne Illnesses from US Imports
The latest research data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that foodborne disease outbreaks linked to imported foods are on the rise. In all, 39 outbreaks and 2,348 illnesses were linked to imported foods from 15 countries. However, nearly half of the outbreaks occurred in 2009 and 2010. Most of the outbreaks were due to fish and spices, which are among the most commonly imported foods.
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