Foodborne Infectious Diseases

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all common symptoms of foodborne illness.

Norovirus is the most common type of foodborne illness, causing an estimated 19 to 21 million illnesses in the United States each year.

Eggs are the most commonly associated food with Salmonella outbreaks.

E. coli O157:H7 is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by E. coli.

Poultry is the most commonly associated food with Campylobacter outbreaks.

Listeriosis is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes.

Dairy products are the most commonly associated food with Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks.

Botulism is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Clostridium botulinum.

Canned foods are the most commonly associated food with Clostridium botulinum outbreaks.

Staphylococcal food poisoning is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Meat is the most commonly associated food with Staphylococcus aureus outbreaks.

Bacillus cereus food poisoning is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Bacillus cereus.

Rice is the most commonly associated food with Bacillus cereus outbreaks.

Cholera is the most common type of foodborne illness caused by Vibrio cholerae.

Seafood is the most commonly associated food with Vibrio cholerae outbreaks.