Nov 2, 2009

Report Criticizes Response to Produce-Borne Illness Outbreaks

Nov. 2, 2009 – Food-borne illness outbreaks, caused by everything from spinach to peppers, have sickened hundreds in recent years and have snagged the public’s attention. But a new report suggests that state health departments vary in their responses to produce-related outbreaks, causing delayed response times and more illnesses while driving up costs.St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Click here to read the rest of the story.