Who might be immuno-compromised or have a weakened immune system? – Examples of persons with weakened immune systems include those with AIDS; cancer and transplant patients who are taking certain immunosuppressive drugs; and those with inherited diseases that affect the immune system. The risk of developing severe disease may differ depending on each person's degree of immune suppression
Who might be immuno-compromised or have a weakened immune system? – Examples of persons with weakened immune systems include those with AIDS; cancer and transplant patients who are taking certain immunosuppressive drugs; and those with inherited diseases that affect the immune system. The risk of developing severe disease may differ depending on each person's degree of immune suppression
Reporting Illnesses and Product Complaints Foodborne Illness – Reporting Foodborne Illness (CDC) – Contact your state or local Health Department Meat, Poultry, & Egg Products – Contact: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of USDA Seafood, Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Non-Meat Food Products – Contact: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of FDA
Reporting Illnesses and Product Complaints Foodborne Illness – Reporting Foodborne Illness (CDC) – Contact your state or local Health Department Meat, Poultry, & Egg Products – Contact: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of USDA Seafood, Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Non-Meat Food Products – Contact: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of FDA
OUTBREAKS OF FOODBOURNE ILLNESS An Outbreak is: When two or more people become sick from the same source or in a manner related to the source
OUTBREAKS OF FOODBOURNE ILLNESS An Outbreak is: When two or more people become sick from the same source or in a manner related to the source
National Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Jack in the Box (1994) Source: Undercooked Hamburger Organism: E. coli O157:H7 Human Impact: 4 children dead 250 individuals sick Company Impact: Millions of Dollars Results: Company and Government look at standards
National Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Jack in the Box (1994) Source: Undercooked Hamburger Organism: E. coli O157:H7 Human Impact: 4 children dead 250 individuals sick Company Impact: Millions of Dollars Results: Company and Government look at standards
National Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Odwalla Apple Juice (1996) Source: pasteurized apple juice Organism: E. coli O157:H7 Human Impact: 1 child died 60 Individuals Sick Company Impact: Millions of Dollars Results: Company and Government looked at standards
National Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Odwalla Apple Juice (1996) Source: pasteurized apple juice Organism: E. coli O157:H7 Human Impact: 1 child died 60 Individuals Sick Company Impact: Millions of Dollars Results: Company and Government looked at standards
National Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Hudson Foods (1997) Source: Hamburger Organism: E. coli O157:H7 Human Impact: 0 dead 17 individuals sick Company Impact: Millions of Dollars Results: Company and Government look at standards
National Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Hudson Foods (1997) Source: Hamburger Organism: E. coli O157:H7 Human Impact: 0 dead 17 individuals sick Company Impact: Millions of Dollars Results: Company and Government look at standards