date:Jun 26, 2015
pathogens compared to those states that did not take part in the programme.
However, the CSPI said that many states lack adequate funding and support of the public health services, which leads to a poor ability to tackle food-borne disease outbreaks.
According to the US Department of Agriculture, food-borne illness costs consumers an estimated $15 billion in health-related costs.
And the improved technical and laboratory infrastructure from federal programmes that support state surveillance s