Foodborne disease is a pervasive problem caused by consumption of contaminated food and drink. More than 200 pathogens are associated with foodborne disease. An estimated 76 million cases occur annually (one in every four Americans), resulting in 300,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths. Fewer cases are documented because of underreporting.
Chernobyl in 1999: Human error was a major factor Reactor Four at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant began to fail in the early hours of 26 April, 1986. Seven seconds after the operators activated the 20-second shut down system, there was a power surge.
A nuclear one. The disaster at Chernobyl is considered to be the worst nuclear disaster in history. One of the nuclear reactors at the plant had a meltdown, and spewed toxic, â¦ radioactive fallout all over Chernobyl and the surrounding areas.he nuclear power plant leaked (had a malfunction) and had a meltdown.     APRIL 28th, 1986. 1:23AM:   It was in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant that the 4th react â¦ er exploded and then spreaded deadly radiation throughout the north Ukranian area and some parts of Russia.