Abstract
While the large majority of foodborne illnesses cannot be attributed to a specific source, the identification and investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks is important for many reasons. The most immediate priority in investigating outbreaks is intervening to prevent further infections. Thorough investigations can also provide information about the immediate and originating sources of food contamination, changing pathogen epidemiology, changes in food production and handling processes, and new pathogens or vehicles of contamination. Better understanding of how such factors contribute to outbreaks can lead to insights into sporadic foodborne diseases and inform efforts to prevent them in the future, at all stages of the “farm-to-fork” continuum.
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