With all the emphasis on food safety, why do problems keep happening? A recent outbreak at Boar’s Head linked to Listeria contamination resulted in 10 deaths and 59 hospitalizations across 19 states. This led to a recall of over 7 million pounds of deli meats. And more than 100 McDonald’s customers were hospitalized due to a Cyclospora outbreak linked to their salads, leading to recalls across multiple states. These aren’t rare occurrences. According to an October, 2024 article in Vox, cases of food-borne illnesses have been on the upswing,...

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