cheryl
Administrator
Staff member
NIFA’s Food Safety Programs Help Consumers Stay Safe - USDA
Do you remember the last time you got sick from eating something that “didn’t agree with you?” It’s likely you or someone you know has experienced food poisoning. It’s not fun!
Unfortunately, the health impact of foodborne illnesses in the United States is considerable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year, roughly 1 in 6 Americans (48 million people) gets sick; 128,000 are hospitalized; and 3,000 die of foodborne illnesses.
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) seeks to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness and provide a safer food supply by supporting research, education, and extension activities addressing current food safety priorities. NIFA supports food safety programs that improve the safety and quality of the U.S. food supply for a healthy population and improved quality of life.
Do you remember the last time you got sick from eating something that “didn’t agree with you?” It’s likely you or someone you know has experienced food poisoning. It’s not fun!
Unfortunately, the health impact of foodborne illnesses in the United States is considerable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year, roughly 1 in 6 Americans (48 million people) gets sick; 128,000 are hospitalized; and 3,000 die of foodborne illnesses.
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) seeks to reduce the incidence of foodborne illness and provide a safer food supply by supporting research, education, and extension activities addressing current food safety priorities. NIFA supports food safety programs that improve the safety and quality of the U.S. food supply for a healthy population and improved quality of life.