Economic Burden of Major Foodborne Illnesses Acquired in the United States

by Michael Batz, Bryan Maculloch, Sandra Hoffmann

Each year, approximately 48 million people become ill from foodborne illnesses in the United States. In only 20 percent of these cases (9.4 million illnesses) can a specific pathogen cause be identified; over 90 percent of these cases are caused by only 15 pathogens. This report summarizes recent estimates showing that these 9.4 million illnesses impose over $15.5 billion in economic burden annually. The report also provides "pamphlets" for each of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1512259926
• ISBN13: 9781512259926
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"