Analysis of foodborne disease outbreaks in China Mainland in 2016

Abstract

ObjectiveTo study the epidemiological characteristics of foodborne disease outbreaks in China in 2016.MethodsThe foodborne disease data collected from National Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Surveillance System were analyzed.Results4 056 foodborne disease outbreaks were reported in 31 provinces, which caused 32 812 illnesses and 213 deaths. Mushroom poisoning caused the largest percentage of outbreaks and deaths, accounting for 40.7% (991/2 435) and 74.1% (146/197), respectively. Microbiological agents caused the largest percentage of illnesses (59.3%, 12 910/21 769).ConclusionMicrobial foodborne disease remains a serious food safety issues in China. Mushroom poisoning frequently occurred all over the country.

Keywords

• foodborne disease
• outbreak
• surveillance
• etiology
• microorganism
• death
• china