Purpose
These stories illustrate the work FoodCORE does to advance public health across the United States.
FoodCORE success stories document how centers advance public health and increase the safety of people's food, water and environment. FoodCORE centers detect and respond to outbreaks, train professionals, and strengthen systems. Read about some of the specific ways we do this below.
Latest success stories
South Carolina Stops an STEC Outbreak
A multi-disciplinary team identifies an STEC outbreak in a school linked to travel to Costa Rica
Colorado Stops a Multistate Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Seafood
Colorado investigated a Salmonella Thompson outbreak despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
Leveraging Enhanced Capacity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn how FoodCORE and OBNE maintained routine work during the COVID-19 pandemic response
Connecticut Investigates Contaminated Cheese
Connecticut's multidisciplinary team worked together to quickly solve and stop a <em> Listeria </em> outbreak...
Using Foodborne Illness Complaint Systems as an Effective Tool for Surveillance
Foodborne illness complaint systems help FoodCORE centers detect and control outbreaks
Extending Capacity Beyond Food
FoodCORE centers' enhanced capacity has aided in the response to outbreaks not spread by food