Intro Flashcards
fun facts
1
Q
how many people a year become sick from foodborne illnesses
A
over 76 million (1 out of every 4 people)
2
Q
how many people a year are hospitalized due to foodborne illness
A
325,000
3
Q
how many people a year die due to foodborne illness
A
5,000
4
Q
How much a year does the food service industry pay yearly due to foodborne illnesses
A
74,000
5
Q
What are the four groups of people most vulnerable to foodborne illnesses
A
senior citizens, pregnant women, young children, people with weak immune systems
