Every year in the United States, food-borne illnesses cause an estimated 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Is Food-Borne Illness? What Are the Causes of Food-Borne Illnesses? What Problems Result from Food-Borne Illnesses? How Can Food-Borne Illnesses Be Prevented?.