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Food poisoning or foodborne illness can affect anyone who eats food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or other substances, but certain people are more likely to get sick or to have a serious illness.

List of Selected Multistate Foodborne Outbreak Investigations.

Foodborne diseases are preventable, yet common causes of illness, disability, and death worldwide. Find out how CDC and global partners are equipping countries with tools and training to make food safer.

Salmonella can contaminate more than poultry and eggs. It sneaks its way into many foods— ground beef, pork, tomatoes, sprouts—even peanut butter. Learn what you can to make your food safer to eat.

Get the latest CDC information on the recent infections from ground beef, and find out what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

Documenting trends—which illnesses are decreasing and increasing—is essential for monitoring our progress in reducing foodborne illness.