Foodborne illnesses cost Ohioans at least nearly $1.5 billion a year. That's according to a new study published in this month's Journal of Food Protection. Ohio State economist and scientist Robert Scharff explains how Ohio compares to other states.
Costs Rising For Ohioans Who Get Ill From Food
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