 The USDA�s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimates that the leading 15 foodborne pathogens cause the United States economy more than $15 billion dollars annually, due to an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. What�s more, ERS estimates that 133 billion pounds of food in the available food supply goes uneaten each year. The estimated value of this food loss is $161 billion using retail prices. Simple actions such as cleaning your oven, allowing your refrigerator to properly circulate air, and downloading the free FoodKeeper app can help you reduce your risk of foodborne illness, your impact on the environment, and the price of your bills.
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