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Working with global partners, including the World Health Organization, CDC helped Cameroon launch its largest-ever oral cholera vaccination campaign, targeting 127,000 people in regions highest at risk for the disease.
CDC scientists use advanced technology to detect foodborne disease.
Read about our foodborne, waterborne, and environmentally transmitted infections (including fungal diseases) programs.
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.
Learn more about the division's key accomplishments to protect the public's health.
CDC's foodborne and waterborne surveillance systems help detect and prevent disease and outbreaks.
CDC Expert Commentaries provide guidance for health professionals on foodborne, fungal, and waterborne illnesses.
We work around the globe with ministries of health and other public health partners in nearly 40 countries.
Outbreaks
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Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infections Linked to Raw Turkey Products
Announced July 2018 -
Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad
Announced July 2018 -
Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infections Linked to Fresh Crab Meat Imported from Venezuela
Announced July 2018 -
Salmonella Infections Linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal
Announced June 2018 -
Multistate Outbreaks of Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks
Announced June 2018 -
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Pet Guinea Pigs
Announced March 2018 - How Are Foodborne Outbreaks Investigated?
- Public Communication During Foodborne Outbreaks
- How to Report a Foodborne Illness
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In the News
- Contact Lens Health Week: August 20- 24
- Online Foodborne Outbreak Training for Health Professionals
- MMWR: Corneal Infections Associated with Sleeping in Contact Lenses — Six Cases, United States, 2016–2018
- MMWR: Surveillance for Foodborne Disease Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2015
- Release of 2018 Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC): An All-inclusive Model Public Swimming Pool and Spa Code
- Emerging Infections Diseases (EID) Journal: Enhanced Surveillance for Coccidioidomycosis, 14 US States, 2016 published in August 2018 edition
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- Page last reviewed: May 8, 2017
- Page last updated: August 16, 2018
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