Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED)
DFWED Mission
Our mission is to improve public health nationally and internationally through the prevention and control of disease, disability, and death caused by foodborne, waterborne, and environmentally transmitted infections.
BEAM Dashboard
An interactive tool for visualizing disease data
Current Investigations
- Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Organic Walnuts
Announced April 2024 - Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Fresh Basil
Announced April 2024 - How Are Foodborne Outbreaks Investigated?