Foodborne illness

I thought terrorists around the world were the only biggest problem we have. After reading this article and case studies, I realized that we have even more serious problems with food industries. The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of communication in crisis and risk communication because of foodborne illness outbreaks. An estimate of 76 million cases of foodborne illness occur annually in the United States alone. Approximately 325,000 are so severe that they must be hospitalized and 5,000 people die due to foodborne illnesses every year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005). Terrorism or terrorists will never take this much life each year. Almost Everyone is involved when there is a food borne outbreak and it is…

For many years, there have been several foodborne illnesses that have caused people to become sick. Foodborne illnesses may result in a compromise in someone’s health. One of the most common pathogens that causes illness is the bacteria Salmonella. For many years, individuals have conducted research on Salmonella, but many still do not fully understand the many different serotypes of the disease. Several people have different perceptions of the illness itself, how susceptible people can be to…

A foodborne outbreak is the occurrence of a similar illness among two or more people which an investigation linked to consumption of a common meal or food items, except for botulism. Foodborne illnesses cause morbidity and mortality in the United States and all across the globe. The amount of foodborne illnesses has greatly increased in industrialized nations due to the amount of changes occurring with the growth of food. Some factors that had led to foodborne illnesses include, changes in…

Food is very important for people to live but many people do not know about the dangers in food. Foodborne illness is increasing particularly in the 20th century. The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually that means equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year. And each year these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths (Foodborne Illnesses). The big six of foodborne illness included Salmonella…

In today's era, the world remains filled with food contaminants. To expound further, multiple nations face similar issues pertaining to food security. Not only do their citizens remain susceptible to these illnesses, such illnesses present economic challenges as well. From an economic standpoint, foodborne illnesses wreak havoc. Not only do they reduce potential investments, they also place nations into a state of emergency. A perfect example includes Liberia. For those unaware, Liberia remains…

Term Paper: The Effects of Foodborne Illness of Escherichia coli in Leafy Greens Introduction Food is a necessary and many times pleasurable part of everyday life. Bacteria are also a necessary part of everyday life, but not often thought of as pleasurable. Humans are made up of approximately 103 cells, and harbor about 104 bacteria cells (Davis 1996). It is shocking that the human body hosts more bacteria cells than its own body composition. Fortunately, most of these bacteria that live on…

On September 23, 2015, Mr. Smith of 117 Akins Drive, Devon and his two other guest, contracted a foodborne illness and 2913 Bistro. Their symptoms consisted of; intestinal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Customers report experiencing these symptoms ten to twelve hours after consumption. Mr. Smith and his companions said that they had had the Hearty beef stew, Garden fresh salad with a citrus vinaigrette, and the Rustic multigrain bun with sweet butter. Since a doctor was not notified I…

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Indiana’s forty-four solved cases were caused by noroviruses, the most common cause of foodborne illness.” (“Indiana Gets an F for Foodborne Illnesses”). Fast food is a huge part in most American’s daily life. Most of us eat fast food at least 3-5 times a week. Foodborne illnesses are a problem in our community and country. Many foodborne illnesses are spreading in the United States (US). “Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million…

Foodborne Pathogens In our homes, we have the possibility of eating foods that may be contaminated with a variety of different foodborne pathogens. A foodborne pathogen is any illness resulting from contaminated food due to pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasites, and natural or chemical toxins. There are many types of foodborne pathogens, growth of pathogens due to improper food preparation, and there are a variety of habits you can change to prevent foodborne illness. First, there are…