OUTBREAK TRACKER: Finding Outbreaks Before They Find You
From leafy-greens to ground beef, we have witnessed an increase in recent years in reported outbreaks. With improved surveillance, we will likely continue to see many more outbreaks identified and investigated. In some of these cases, it may be possible to identify potential problems with a suspected food product long before a source is confirmed. A perfect example, of course, includes early reports in the recent Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak eventually linked to peanut butter. As it currently stands, health officials suspect that more than 470 illnesses in 43 states may be associated with this outbreak.
Stay abreast of the latest developments as suspected food-borne illness outbreaks and investigations unfold.
