foodborne illnesses

How And Why Do Public Health Departments Track Foodborne Illnesses?

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How And Why Do Public Health Departments Track Foodborne Illnesses? By investigating foodborne disease outbreaks, public health officials learn about problems in food production, distribution, and preparation that may lead to illness, and they use this information to help control the ongoing outbreak and prevent future outbreaks. Why is tracking food borne illnesses important? Foodborne

Do Kids Get Food Poisoning Easier Than Adults?

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Do Kids Get Food Poisoning Easier Than Adults? Do kids get food poisoning easier than adults? You usually get food poisoning from eating food or drinking water tainted with bacteria, viruses, or parasites — or the toxins that they make. Anyone can get it, but children younger than 5 have a higher chance because their