Technology’s Role in Eradicating Foodborne Illness
Food recalls cost an average of $15 million per incident and cause significant harm to brands’ reputation and credibility. They can also cause significant harm to individuals. In the U.S. alone, foodborne illnesses make 48 million people sick and are responsible for 3,000 fatalities every year.[1] Investment in best practices, effective consumer education, and responsible regulation continue to be vital to combating these costly outbreaks.
We’re also entering an era in the history of food safety when new technologies hold more promise and transformative potential than ever before. Technology is poised to help the food industry finally realize the long-term goal of nearly eradicating foodborne illness.