U of M Health highlights risks of foodborne illness ahead of Thanksgiving

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WLUC) – As Thanksgiving draws near, it’s important to remember the dangers of foodborne illnesses.

The University of Michigan Health states that there are around 600 million cases of foodborne illness worldwide, with nearly 50 million happening in the United States.

Foodborne illness is an infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract caused by consuming food contaminated with bacteria or viruses. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramping and occasionally fever…

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