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Understanding the Costs of Unsafe Food

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The most immediate financial impact of unsafe food is incurred through direct medical expenses associated with treating foodborne illnesses. A 2018 World Bank study estimated that foodborne illnesses cost low- and middle-income countries around $110 billion annually in medical expenses alone. Safety of Water Used in Food Production.

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Germiest Surface Areas In Restaurants

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Ice machines used to produce ice for food storage are more likely to be contaminated than ice used for drinks, highlighting a key vulnerability in restaurants that use ice machines to perform both functions. 2018, May 21). Ferris, K., & Webb, G. Journal of Food Safety , 37 (1), e12287. link] Ibrahim, K.,

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