48 Million: Number of people in the United States who are stricken with foodborne illnesses each year. That’s about one in every six people. Of those sickened, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die.
162,400: Average number of fires caused by home-cooking equipment per year between 2009 and 2013. Half of these were caused by equipment left unattended.
135,000: Number of bacteria hiding in your sponge or dishcloth.
100,000: Number of people that visit emergency rooms each year because of scalding injuries.
200: Number of known diseases transmitted by food.
20: Number of seconds for which you should wash your hands.


