Preliminary Incidence and Trends of Infections with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food — Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. Sites, 2015–2018

• DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6816a2
• Publication Date: 2019-04-25T13:50:05Z
• Authors: Danielle M. Tack; Ellyn P. Marder; Patricia M. Griffin; Paul R. Cieslak; John Dunn; Sharon Hurd; Elaine Scallan; Sarah Lathrop; Alison Muse; Patricia Ryan; Kirk Smith; Melissa Tobin-D’A...; Duc J. Vugia; Kristin G. Holt; Beverly J. Wolpert; Robert Tauxe; Aimee L. Geissler
• Keywords: Food poisoning; Food microbiology

Foodborne diseases represent a major health problem in the United States.The Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) of CDC's Emerging Infections Program monitors cases laboratory-diagnosed infection caused by eight pathogens transmitted commonly through food 10 U.S. sites.*This report summarizes preliminary 2018 data and changes since 2015.During 2018, FoodNet identified 25,606 infections, 5,893 hospitalizations, 120 deaths.The incidence most infections is increasing, including those Campylobacter Salmonella, which might be partially attributable to increased use culture-independent diagnostic tests (CIDTs).The Cyclospora markedly compared with 2015-2017, part related large outbreaks associated produce (1).More targeted prevention measures are needed on farms, animal meat poultry processing establishments make safer decrease human illness.FoodNet conducts active, population-based surveillance for Campylobacter, Cyclospora, Listeria, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia sites covering 15% population (approximately 49 million persons 2017).FoodNet collaboration among CDC, state departments, Department Agriculture's Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), Drug Administration (FDA).Bacterial defined as isolation bacterium from clinical specimen or detection pathogen antigen, nucleic acid sequences, or, STEC, † toxin genes.Listeria L. monocytogenes its sequences normally sterile site placental fetal tissue miscarriage stillbirth.Cyclospora parasite direct fluorescent antibody, polymerase chain reaction, light microscopy.Hospitalizations occurring within 7 days collection * Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, selected counties California, Colorado, York (https://www.cdc.gov/foodnet).† STEC identification genes any laboratory; it not possible distinguish serogroups using CIDTs.