Summary on causative agents for food poisoning outbreaks in 2000
| Months |
Causative Agents |
| Bacteria |
Chemicals + |
Biotoxins |
Others* |
Total |
| Outbreaks |
Persons affected |
Outbreaks |
Persons affected |
Outbreaks |
Persons affected |
Outbreaks |
Persons affected |
Outbreaks |
Persons affected |
| Jan - Mar |
80 |
266 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
25 |
22 |
110 |
115 |
408 |
| Apr - Jun |
97 |
376 |
7 |
13 |
11 |
34 |
11 |
61 |
126 |
484 |
| Jul - Sep |
189 |
949 |
11 |
19 |
16 |
34 |
14 |
30 |
230 |
1032 |
| Oct - Dec |
93 |
375 |
34 |
81 |
5 |
17 |
15 |
55 |
147 |
528 |
| Total |
459 |
1966 |
55 |
120 |
42 |
110 |
62 |
256 |
618 |
2452 |
Notes :
* Others include agents other than bacteria, chemicals and biotoxins and unknown agents.
+ Include 37 confirmed clenbuterol food poisoning outbreaks affecting 85 persons and 3 confirmed outbreak related to consumption of pesticide-tainted vegetables affecting 8 persons.
Remark :
Figures include both confirmed and suspected outbreaks.
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