Food-related illnesses are on the rise, having jumped 41% compared to the previous year, thanks to a large rash of recalls, according to watchdog group U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund. This trend comes in the wake of highly publicized foodborne illness outbreaks, such as the one linked to McDonald's in fall of last year.
Consumer Reports, the nonprofit known for testing and monitoring consumer-facing policy and products, released its annual risky food report in April, naming the 10 foods of 2024 that were subject to the most recalls and/or associated with the largest illness outbreaks.
Salmonella, listeria and E. coli were attached to the entries, which cited specific outbreaks that occurred last year in relation to foods like deli meat, certain produce and dairy.
