Advancing food safety education through supporting country of origin labeling

Food borne disease is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages that contain disease-causing pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Poisonous chemicals, or other harmful substances, can also cause food borne diseases when contained within food products. More than 250 different food borne diseases have been identified and described as resulting from pathogens and toxins alike . . .