Answer to Question #226750 in English for Oly

Question

Describe the impact of foodborne illness on the food industry in terms of the economy

Answer 1

Pathogens in food products may result in foodborne illnesses. ... As a result, illnesses cause clear economic impacts, due to treatment of the disease, lost wages and recalls, as well as the impacts of reduced sales and job losses.

Jobs and Wages Lost

A company in the United States has reported that it is laying off employees for the first time in its 100 plus year history, after a massive recall of their products due to Listeria. monocytogenes contamination. Not all company is fortunate to survive under the conditions.

Reduction in sales as result of pathogens In this situation, the firm may be able to survive the economic impact of this contamination, but not all firms are that fortunate. Many go out of business or are bought out by a competitor.

Sales reduction

From February 2014 to February 2015, the Food Standards Agency in the United Kingdom were collecting and testing fresh whole chilled chickens for Campylobacter.³ Campylobacter is commonly found on poultry and can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. This is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United Kingdom (UK).