"How to protect yourself against foodborne illness"
U.S News & World Report interviewed Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes about how to protect against foodborne illnesses.
One in six Americans – around 48 million people – will get sick from food poisoning this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For some people, this manifests as a mild stomach ache that will keep you out of action for a day or two. However, certain strains or infections can turn deadly.
The reassuring thing about food poisoning, however, is that by and large, it’s preventable. By following a few key food safety rules when buying, storing and eating food, you can keep your family and yourself safe and disease-free.
Faculty Referenced by this Article
Assistant Dean for Research & Adjunct Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences
Director of Field Studies and Applied Professional Training
Professor of Community Health Sciences & Health Policy and Management, and Associate Dean for Research
Robert J. Kim-Farley, MD, MPH, is a Professor-in-Residence with joint appointments in the Departments of Epidemiology and Community Health Sciences
