Read the passage from food safety myths exposed. myth #1: food poisoning isn’t that big of a deal. i just have to tough it out for a day or two and then it’s over. fact: many people don’t know it, but some foodborne illnesses can actually lead to long-term health conditions, and 3,000 americans a year die from foodborne illness. get the facts on long-term effects of food poisoning. what idea do this passage and the video dr. x and the quest for food safety both share? food poisoning is a raging epidemic. food poisoning is a cause for concern. food poisoning is nothing to worry about. food poisoning is often deadly to people.