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 Raw Cheddar Cheese
Announced February 2024 - Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese
Announced February 2024 - Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Charcuterie Meats
Announced January 2024 - How Are Foodborne Outbreaks Investigated?