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Foodborne illnesses kill over 900 Americans each year, researchers find

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About 10 million cases of foodborne illness each year in the U.S. are caused by six pathogens.

The illnesses result in about 53,300 hospitalizations and more than 900 deaths annually .

The economic impact of these diseases is severe, costing an estimated $75 billion (in 2023 dollars ) annually .

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