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.