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Stop Foodborne Illness

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As the voice of people affected by foodborne illness, we collaborate with partners in academia, the food industry, and government to prevent foodborne illness.

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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Recalled infant formula remain on store shelves! Recent FDA warning letters show gaps in the recall system allowed contaminated infant formula to be sold. Retailers, manufacturers, & regulators must do better. Learn more: www.fda.gov/inspections-... Join us: stopfoodborneillness.org/alliance/
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Don't forget to register for the 3rd installment in The Alliance's Food Safety Webinar Series! This dives into the key drivers of strong food safety culture across the industry. 🗓 December 17, 2025 at 11:00AM CT Topic: Measure the Power of Declared Values Register today: lnkd.in/e-hknzFY
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
ABC News reports that an investigation from the Associated Press shows babies may have been sickened by ByHeart months before botulism outbreak was detected. abcnews.go.com/Business/wir... #FDA #recalls #StopFoodborneIllness #ABCNews
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Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say
At least five families say their babies were treated for infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula months before a current outbreak was detected
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
#StopFoodborneIllness CEO, Sandra Eskin, is featured in a recent #ProPublica article discussing the sharp decline in U.S. inspections of foreign food facilities, a critical issue for the safety of the foods we eat every day. 🔗: www.propublica.org/article/fore... #FDA
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Foreign Food Safety Inspections Hit Historic Low After Trump Cuts
The dramatic shift in oversight comes at a time when the U.S. has never been more reliant on foreign food, which accounts for the vast majority of the nation’s seafood and more than half its fresh fru...
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Today, we celebrate and remember David Theno, a dear friend, mentor, and leader whose compassion and determination reshaped how the world thinks about food safety. Happy birthday, Dave. Your impact lives on in every life made safer through your example. #DavidTheno #foodsafety
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
First and Last Bakery, LLC of Hartford, CT, is recalling several of its pasta sauce products by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The recalled products include: Marinara Sauce, Pasta Sauce, and Puttanesca Sauce. #foodrecall #StopFoodborneIllness #botulism #FDA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Vanguard Enterprises, LLC (DBA Bedrock MFG) of Boise, Idaho, is recalling Monarch Premium Kratom brand Bali Gold, Red Bali, Green Maeng Da, and White Elephant powder because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. #foodrecall #foodsafety #StopFoodborneIllness #salmonella #FDA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Moonlight Companies is recalling California-grown conventional yellow and white peaches because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. #foodrecall #foodsafety #StopFoodborneIllness #listeria #FDA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
New Hoque & Sons Inc. of Maspeth, NY, is recalling Hoque brand Dry Ghoinnya Fish because the product was found to be uneviscerated, meaning it was not properly gutted. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to botulism poisoning. #foodrecall #foodsafety #StopFoodborneIllness #botulism #FDA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🚨 Recall Alert 🚨 The Twin Sisters Creamery (Ferndale, WA) is voluntarily recalling multiple raw-milk cheese products due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 (STEC) and E. coli O103. #foodsafety #recallalert #rawmilk #Ecoli #HUS #StopFoodborneIllness #FDA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
🚨 Food Recall Alert 🚨 Pacific International Marketing has recalled 474 cases of bulk Italian Parsley due to possible contamination with Salmonella. #foodsafety #recallalert #salmonella #Parsley #StopFoodborneIllness #recall #FDA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
No matter how “fresh” or “natural” it sounds, raw milk isn’t worth the risk. Pasteurization saves lives. Let’s protect families like Brooklyn’s by choosing safe, pasteurized milk and knowing real dangers of raw milk. Brooklyn's story: stopfoodborneillness.org/stories/br… #rawmilk
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Brooklyn - Stop Foodborne Illness
I kissed my daughter goodbye thinking I might never see her alive again. Hour after hour was spent unconsciously preparing and suppressing the possibility that we’d have to plan a funeral for our baby. We were living in a nightmare. Until June 4th when the nightmare officially began, our baby Brooklyn was a happy, active […]
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Introducing the "40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40" Class of 2025! This year’s class represents 37 different organizations & universities from across the globe. Read more on The Alliance webpage: stopfoodborneillness.org/alliance/4… #40Under40 #FoodSafety
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Alliance 40 Under 40 Food Safety Professionals | STOP
40 Under 40 highlights up-and-coming food safety professionals from across the world making significant contributions to food safety and food safety culture.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Your kitchen should be the safest place to cook, not the source of foodborne illness. Read the full article for expert tips 👉 www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/12… #foodsafety #StopFoodborneIllness #YahooLifestyle #kitchensafety #homecooking
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12 Common Kitchen Habits That Could Give You Food Poisoning
It's easy to fall into bad habits while cooking, but according to three experts, these are the habits you should try to break to avoid food poisoning.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
There’s still time to make your impact during #STOP3000! Every donation helps #StopFoodborneIllness continue our mission to prevent foodborne illness & support those whose lives have been forever changed. Join us before the campaign closes. 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #foodsafety
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
We are heartbroken to share that Margaret Quinn, a former employee of Stop Foodborne Illness, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2025. Margaret will always be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and courage. Our hearts are with her family, friends, and all who loved her.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
The symptoms of listeria infection can be deceptive, often resembling flu-like symptoms. With many recalls for listeria coming out these days, explore the comprehensive information provided on our website: stopfoodborneillness.org/common-foodb... #STOP3000 #stopfoodborneillness #listeria
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Thank You, Food Safety Forward! A heartfelt thank you to Food Safety Forward for their sponsorship of our #STOP3000 campaign. Visit our campaign page to learn more, participate, and/or donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #Foodsafetyforward #stopfoodborneillness #walk3000steps
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Thank You, Active Food Safety for their sponsorship of our #STOP3000 campaign. Their support is helping us continue our work to keep food safe for everyone. Visit our campaign page to learn more, participate, and/or donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #stopfoodborneillness
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
After the #listeria outbreak @ Boar’s Head that killed 10 & led to a massive recall, federal inspectors are assuming direct oversight of the VA plant. This is what #StopFoodbornIllness was founded for: accountability, transparency, & oversight. #STOP3000 Donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto...
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Thank You, Saldesia! We're excited to share that Saldesia has sponsored our STOP3000 campaign! Visit our campaign page to learn more, participate, and/or donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #STOP3000 #stopfoodborneillness #foodsafetyedmonth #foodsafetychampion #foodsafetyculture
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
🎉 We’re halfway there! 🎉 STOP3000, Stop Foodborne Illness’ annual education & fundraising campaign, is at its halfway point! 👉 Join us in the second half of the campaign & help us finish strong: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #STOP3000 #stopfoodborneillness #foodsafetyedmonth #foodsafety
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Thank You, International Dairy Food Association (IDFA)! We are incredibly grateful to IDFA for their generous sponsorship of our #STOP3000 campaign. Visit our campaign page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #stopfoodborneillness #walk3000steps
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Safe meat handling = healthy families. Foodborne illness is preventable & simple steps in the kitchen make a difference. During #STOP3000, we’re educating the public & pushing for stronger food safety standards. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #foodsafety #foodsafetyculture #walk3000steps
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Curious about food safety? Join us for a #STOP3000 Q&A on Instagram and get your questions answered! Your questions drive knowledge and promote a safer food environment for all. On Instagram, all day long! www.instagram.com/stopfoodborn... #stopfoodborneillness
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Poultry companies with repeated USDA violations are selling contaminated products. Tyson (AR) & Foster Farms (CA) have been flagged Category 3, the worst USDA designation! Donate today to support our advocacy efforts: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #STOP3000 #salmonella #poultry
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Foodborne illness doesn’t always end when the symptoms do. For too many people, the effects are lifelong. Survivors can experience lasting complications. Support STOP3000 today and help us create lasting change: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #STOP3000 #stopfoodborneillness #foodsafetyedmonth
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Did you know that #foodborneillness affects an estimated 48 million people & causes 3,000 deaths each year in the US? Know the risks & spread the word to keep our food safe for everyone. Visit our campaign page to learn more, participate, & donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #STOP3000
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
It's time for #STOP3000! It’s #NationalFoodSafetyEducationMonth. Starting today we’re walking 3,000 steps a day to honor the estimated 3,000 lives lost to foodborne illness each year. Visit our campaign page to participate &/or donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... #stopfoodborneillness
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
This September, we’re turning movement into meaning with #STOP3000, our annual fundraiser during #FoodSafetyEducationMonth. Create your fundraising page and pledge to walk 3,000 steps each day in honor of the 3,000 lives lost to foodborne illness every year. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto...
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🚨 #Boar'sHead Plant to Reopen 🚨 The same site of last year’s #Listeria outbreak that killed 10 & sickened dozens. Ongoing sanitation problems in #AR #IN #VA. Including meat residue, blocked drains, overflowing trash, condensation dripping, & no hand washing. tinyurl.com/4bkkpzt6 #USDA #FDA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Join our #STOP3000 challenge during #FoodSafetyEducationMonth in September. Start a fundraising page and walk 3,000 steps a day to honor the 3,000 lives lost each year to foodborne illness. Set up your page today and get walking! www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto... Every step counts.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The #AlliancetoStopFoodborneIllness Video Series now features multilingual subtitle options for our all-audience videos, making it easier for teams across the globe to access critical food safety culture content. ▶️ stopfoodborneillness.org/toolkit/alli... #foodsafetyculture #StopFoodborneIllness
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
What started as stomach trouble turned into a medical emergency the ICU with E. coli and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). Colton spent 18 days in the hospital, 11 days on dialysis, & had 5 blood transfusions. stopfoodborneillness.org/stories/colt... #StopFoodborneIllness #foodsafety #ecoli #HUS
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
September is National Food Safety Education Month and that means it’s time for #STOP3000! 3,000 lives are lost each year in the U.S. due to foodborne illness. Honor those lives by committing to walk 3,000 steps a day in the month of September& raise funds. www.justgiving.com/campaign/sto...
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STOP3000 Fifth Annual Fundraiser
During the month of September, Stop Foodborne Illness challenges our constituents, their friends and families, and our donors to take 3,000 steps each day - every day - to honor the 3,000 lives lost e...
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YokaiCafe @yokaicafe.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Please help in connecting Food Safety experts & advocates on this platform. We need to find a way to more proactively, connect you all here on Bluesky. It's important. Create Starter Packs, encourage one another to do the same, share & boost one another. I'll help! 💙
A screenshot of a text list with Bluesky accounts of Food Safety experts & advocates.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with The #AlliancetoStopFoodborneIllness this week during the #IAFP Annual Meeting. We’re especially grateful to those who took time to learn more about our #FoodSafetyCultureToolkit. Learn more about the Toolkit: stopfoodborneillness.org/toolkit/
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
We see this as a critical opportunity for industry, regulators, and advocacy organizations to align around stronger transparency, clearer communication, and more meaningful action. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #FDA #USDA #IFIC
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Attending #IAFP 2025? Come connect with The Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness! Whether you’re already using the Toolkit or just curious about how it can strengthen your food safety culture, Vanessa would love to connect with you. #IAFP2025 #AllianceToStopFoodborneIllness #FoodSafetyToolkit
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
In Season 4 of #TheBear, Chef Carmy gets it right when his mom asks if he’s going to wash the chicken in the sink. His response? Chef's kiss! Washing raw poultry spreads harmful bacteria like #Salmonella & #Campylobacter. Cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F is what kills bacteria.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Registration for the Alliance & FDA Food Safety Culture Webinar Series is now open! Webinars are FREE to attend and open to all. The first webinar will be on Sept. 3. You can find the list of webinar dates & updated registration links here: stopfoodborneillness.org/the-fda-alli... #foodsafety
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall (its most serious level) for thousands of pounds of vegetables distributed by Salad and Go due to potential Listeria contamination. Sign up for and look at recent recall alerts on our website at lnkd.in/eEJhqwNM #recallalert #FDA #recallmodernization #foodsafety
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Nominations are open for #TheAlliancetoStopFoodborneIllness 2025 40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40! ✅ Nominees must be between 18-39 y/o ✅ Self-nominations welcome! ✅ Resume + short cover letter highlighting person 🗓 Deadline: Mon, July 7, 11:59pm CT 🔗: stopfoodborneillness.org/alliance-40-...
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Not sure what to do if you or a loved one is experiencing a foodborne illness? You're not alone and we're here to help. Our “Navigating Foodborne Illness” page is your resource for understanding what’s happening, what steps to take, and how to advocate. 🔗: stopfoodborneillness.org/navigating-f...
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Nominations are open for #TheAlliancetoStopFoodborneIllness 2025 40 Food Safety Professionals Under 40! ✅ Nominees must be between 18-39 y/o ✅ Self-nominations welcome! ✅ Resume + short cover letter highlighting person 🗓 Deadline: Mon, July 7, 11:59pm CT 🔗: stopfoodborneillness.org/alliance-40-...
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
It's National Dairy Month! Milk is a delicious and nutritious part of many people’s diets, and pasteurized milk is the safest choice. Pasteurization is a simple heat process that kills harmful bacteria without changing the taste or nutrition. Stay away from raw milk to stay safe! #rawmilk
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
The MAHA Report says: “The American food system is safe but could be healthier.” We say: It’s generally safe, but it could be safer & healthier. We’re also concerned by a key error: MAHA claims FSMA imposes burdens on small farms, yet they are *exempt* from FSMA requirements. #foodsafety #MAHA
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
“None of us ever imagined that the food we were eating might not be safe.” In 1997, Lindsay was a happy and healthy 11-year-old, until a strawberry dessert at school changed her life. Read her full story: stopfoodborneillness.org/stories/lind... #StopFoodborneIllness
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Lindsay - Stop Foodborne Illness
None of us ever imagined that the food we were eating might not be safe.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
FDA warning letters are one of the first signs that something’s wrong in our food system. Due to staff layoffs, the FDA’s Human Foods Program hasn’t publicly posted any warning letters since January of this year, creating a dangerous gap in communication that puts consumers at risk.
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Stop Foodborne Illness @stopfoodillness.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Our CEO, Sandra Eskin was on #WGN9 #MiddayFix last week to talk about the #FoodSafetySummit, the danger of foodborne illness, the effect that federal cuts can have on consumers, & how to prevent yourself from getting sick. Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpGs...
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Midday Fix: The dangers of foodborne illnesses and what can be done to keep food safe
YouTube video by WGN News
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