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PulseNet Saves Lives and Money by Reducing Foodborne Illness

National lab network is a 20-year success story but faces challenges

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Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016.  A national network of public health laboratories prevents an estimated 270,000 cases of food poisoning and saves half a billion dollars every year, according to a study released today.

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By preventing foodborne illness, PulseNet not only saves lives but also saves an estimated $500 million a year in medical costs and lost productivity, according to the study published in the…

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