Grocery store trips used to be relatively simple: you'd buy your basics, maybe a treat or two, and then head home. Now, that routine feels riskier, with headlines frequently announcing food recalls and contamination alerts. Popular brands and everyday products are finding themselves implicated in a surge in foodborne illnesses caused by invisible pathogens that can lead to serious consequences. As more and more food items are being removed from shelves, a pattern of risk is emerging that touches nearly everyone. But why the sudden surge?
Click through the following gallery to find out what’s fueling the rise in food recalls, the unseen risks in our supply, and how you can stay vigilant to keep your next grocery run a little safer.