It might seem like there’s news about E. coli or listeria every week. Here’s what the data on food safety actually show.

Because they all serve so many people on a daily basis, recalls can affect millions of people. Here are some of the biggest, most widespread recalls in fast food history, the result of utter disasters but which happened quickly enough to prevent more chaos and tragedy. Read more: The Many, Many Ingredients That Are Packed Into McDonald's Fries

With Thanksgiving meals just a couple of days away, there are concerns over the nation's food supply after multiple major recalls the last few days. Federal authorities are now saying that all products linked to the outbreaks are off the shelves and products currently being sold are safe to eat.