On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
Foodborne illness causes $36 billion a year in medical costs, 3,000 deaths, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 48 million foodborne illnesses every single year.
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DeLauro highlights the severe impact of foodborne illnesses on public health.
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