Current foodborne outbreak investigations and selected outbreak notices.
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Learn how foodborne outbreaks happen at any point in the food production chain.
Help solve outbreaks by reporting your illness to your local health department.
Access tools for investigating foodborne outbreaks.
A series of events must happen before a foodborne outbreak can be reported.
Different agencies play different roles in foodborne outbreak investigations.
Summary of possible multistate enteric disease outbreaks
More about food safety
Some foods are more likely to contain germs that can make you sick.
Keep hands and surfaces clean, separate risky foods, cook food properly, and refrigerate promptly.
Some foods are more likely to cause food poisoning. Choosing safer options can reduce your risk.