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Next Iowa Food Protection Task Force Meeting will be held in person November 12, 2024
Food Poisoning Facts
- People get foodborne poisoning when they consume contaminated foods or beverages.
- About 1 in 6 Americans (approximately 48 million) gets food poisoning each year.
- About 128,000 Americans are hospitalized due to food poisoning each year.
- About 3,000 Americans die as a result of food poisoning each year.
For tips on prevention and other information, visit Iowa Health and Human Services:
The Iowa Food Protection Task Force is a group of individuals and organizations interested in food safety and defense. The Task Force members include federal, state, and local government agencies; commodity groups; food related trade associations; food producers; academia; and others. The Task Force meets 2 to 3 times per year. The Task Force also sponsors educational opportunities each year.