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A foodborne disease outbreak is defined as two or more illnesses caused by the same germ (e.g.,
a toxin, virus or bacteria) which are linked to eating the same food. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year roughly 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million
people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases. Only a small
percentage of those are related to a foodborne disease outbreak. Additionally, it is thought that
the number of foodborne illnesses reported to the health department is much less than the
actual number of illnesses that occur every year.

Examples of foodborne disease outbreaks happened around the world.

Salmonellosis (salmonella infection) is a common bacterial illness that affects the

intestines. Salmonella germs dwell in the intestines of animals and humans and are
excreted through faeces (feces). Humans are most commonly infected by contaminated
water or food.
How are outbreaks of foodborne disease detected?

Salmonella infection is diagnosed when Salmonella germs are found in a person's feces
(poop), body tissue, or bodily fluids

How does foodborne illness spread?

Salmonella is disseminated by the fecal-oral pathway and can be conveyed through food
and drink, direct animal contact, and very rarely person-to-person contact. Salmonellosis
is transmitted 94 percent of the time through food. Humans are generally infected by
consuming foods contaminated with infected animal excrement

How to prevent foodborne illness? Give at least five.

 Wash raw fruits and vegetables well, and peel them if possible.
 Don't prepare food for other people if you're vomiting or have diarrhea.
 Don't eat raw or barely cooked eggs or meat.
 Don't eat or drink anything with unpasteurized milk or juice.
 Don't wash raw poultry, meat, or eggs before cooking.