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How to safely eat imported food 

Nearly one in six Americans gets sick every year from foodborne diseases, but washing fruit and vegetables can help to combat the statistics. Imported foods are also set to become safer, with the FDA proposing new rules to regulate the industry. NBC’s Madelyn Fernstrom is interviewed by TODAY’s Lester Holt and Erica Hill.

Nearly one in six Americans gets sick every year from foodborne diseases, but washing fruit and vegetables can help to combat the statistics. Imported foods are also set to become safer, with the FDA proposing new rules to regulate the industry. NBC’s Madelyn Fernstrom is interviewed by TODAY’s Lester Holt and Erica Hill.