Health public health Why You’re Hearing About Listeria Way More Often

Foodborne illness might seem to be happening more frequently than ever, especially with recent headlines about Chipotle’s E. coli outbreaks and last month’s listeria contamination in Dole salads. But hearing more about these outbreaks may be a sign that the food supply is getting more safe—not less. Thanks to a new pathogen-tracking system, the government says it can connect cases that previously would have been seen as separate bouts of food illness. http://time.com/4234080/food-safety-chipotle-listeria/