Tomatoes, cilantro, peppers. The three latest suspected culprits in the nationwide outbreak of salmonella. What is safe to eat? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more than 5,000 deaths each year are attributed to foodborne illness. In addition, more than 325,000 hospitalizations are caused by foodborne microorganisms. How can we recognize the difference between abdominal pain and foodborne illness? Visit RapidCE.com to view a lesson on Foodborne Illness. In the lesson we discuss causes and symptoms as well as review, prevention, assessment and treatment principles for foodborne illness. 

Tags: Foodborne Illness, RapidCE, Salmonella

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