Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

Sick restaurant employees linked to 40% of food poisoning outbreaks, CDC finds

About 48 million people a year in the U.S. are sickened by foodborne illness, including 128,000 who are hospitalized, according to the CDC.

Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

Investigators called for better enforcement of “comprehensive food safety policies,” like hand washing and keeping sick workers off the job.

Sick restaurant employees linked to 40% of food poisoning outbreaks, CDC finds

About 48 million people a year in the U.S. are sickened by foodborne illness, including 128,000 who are hospitalized, according to the CDC.

Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

It can be hard for consumers to know when sick workers might be on the job, but there are some signs to look for.

Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

It can be hard for consumers to know when sick workers might be on the job, but there are some signs to look for.

Sick workers tied to 40% of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

It can be hard for consumers to know when sick workers might be on the job, but there are some signs to look for.