Top 5 Food-Germ Pairs (Outbreaks vs. Illnesses)
Top 5 Food-Germ Pairs Causing Outbreaks in 2015
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| Germ | Food category | Number of outbreaks | Number of outbreak-associated illnesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciguatoxin | Fish | 20 | 71 |
| Scombriod toxin/Histamine | Fish | 10 | 25 |
| Salmonella | Chicken | 9 | 62 |
| Salmonella | Pork | 8 | 615 |
| Campylobacter | Dairy | 8 | 38 |
Top 5 Food-Germ Pairs Causing Outbreak-Associated Illnesses in 2015
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| Germ | Food category | Number of outbreaks | Number of outbreak-associated illnesses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmonella | Seeded Vegetables | 4 | 1048 |
| Salmonella | Pork | 8 | 615 |
| Salmonella | Vegetable Row Crops* | 2 | 263 |
| Norovirus | Other** | 6 | 225 |
| Clostridium perfringens | Pork | 5 | 217 |
*Includes foods such as leafy greens, asparagus, and broccoli
** Includes items such as condiments, ice, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages
Page last reviewed: July 3, 2017