It is estimated that between 24 and 81 million people get sick each year due to food borne illness.
Food borne illness or food poisoning is caused by harmful bacteria.
This includes proper cooking, proper food storage and appropriate personal hygiene of individuals handling the food. At Risk Young children are particularly susceptible to diseases associated with foods. Infants and children are vulnerable due to the fact that they have underdeveloped immune systems and they are not in control of their food preparation. Food handlers in child care centers and homes are responsible for providing safe food to children. Child care givers are exposed to many situations which represent food related risks.