Foodborne diseases make about 48 million Americans sick every year – that’s 1 out of every 6 people. Sadly, about 3,000 of these people die. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we realize that foodborne diseases are a serious...

CDC ensures America’s health security with more than 150 state-of-the-art laboratories that are a key line of defense against emerging health threats. CDC scientists and other staff use the latest technology to detect infectious organisms, food-bor...

CDC laboratories routinely work with some of the most deadly germs in the world – identifying health threats and conducting vital public health research. CDC constantly develops and reviews extensive laboratory guidelines and procedures to protect ...

Your environment is everything around you — the air you breathe, the water you drink, the community you live in, the places where your food is grown or prepared, your workplace, and your home. When your environment is safe and healthy, you are more...

For three decades, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) has kept America safe from hazards in our environment. ATSDR scientists have worked in more than 8,000 U.S. communities assessing health risks from hazardous exposures an...