Food Safety Analytics Collaboration Releases Annual Food Borne Illness Report

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) released its annual report on foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157, Campylobacter, and Listeria monocytogenes and attributed illnesses to a wide range of animal products, fruits, and vegetables. IFSAC is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.