We really don't know the level of food-borne outbreaks because all of these papers and data involve a tremendous amount of extrapolation. Reducing risks To further improve the safeguarding of our health, it will take a continued effort on the part of the government, industry and the consumer. From the farm to processing to the consumer end there are so many points at which the product can get compromised. And if any one of those steps breaks down, you can have a case of food-borne illness. And they have reduced the risk quite a bit.
Consumers also have a responsibility to cut their chances of pullet problems.
It's common sense really. Wash your hands after handling chicken. Clean your kitchen counters with soap and water. Don't use the same hardware on cooked chicken as you did for the raw chicken unless you've washed it first. Cook it thoroughly.