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Food-related diseases affect tens of millions of people and kill thousands. Tracking single cases of foodborne illness and investigating outbreaks are critical public health functions in which CDC is deeply involved.

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Photo: Cover of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Journal, September 2012Infections in Pediatric Postdiarrheal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome


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Image: Clincal Infectious Disease CoverSpecial FoodNet Supplement in Clinical Infectious Diseases: FoodNet in 2012 – A Foundation for Food Safety in the United States Learn More

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Nonpasteurized Dairy Products, Disease Outbreaks, and State Laws—United States, 1993–2006 in Emerging Infectious Diseases [PDF - 7 pages]
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Making Food Safer to Eat

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Foodborne Illnesses: Deadly Serious

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Some Foods and Germs

Raw MilkRaw milk, certain cheeses, ice cream, and yogurt) are foods that, when consumed raw, can pose severe health risks. Learn more

SproutsSprouts, like any fresh produce that is consumed raw or lightly cooked, carry a risk of foodborne illness. Learn more

Food Safety: A Winnable Battle

Family Prepping Food  CDC's Winnable Battles are public health priorities that have  large-scale impact on health.

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