This document discusses food safety and foodborne illness. It notes that globally, nearly 600 million cases of food poisoning are reported each year, resulting in over 175,000 deaths. The three main types of foodborne hazards are biological (bacteria, viruses), chemical (toxins, heavy metals), and physical (foreign objects). Improper food handling practices like inadequate cooling, reheating, or hot holding can allow bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli to multiply and cause illness. Ensuring proper hygiene, separation of raw and cooked foods, cooking foods to the right temperature, and storing foods at the proper temperature are important for food safety. The document cites an example of Chipotle facing millions in damages and lost sales due to