Statistics

Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2023

(Information as at 10 February 2025)

Months	Causative Agents
	Bacteria		Chemicals		Biotoxins		Viruses		Others*		Total
	Outbreaks	Persons affected	Outbreaks	Persons affected	Outbreaks	Persons affected	Outbreaks	Persons affected	Outbreaks	Persons affected	Outbreaks	Persons affected
Jan - Mar	38	136	0	0	1	2	63	206	6	29	108	373
Apr - Jun	39	187	0	0	5	9	1	2	0	0	45	198
Jul - Sep	34	161	2	4	7	11	0	0	3	9	46	185
Oct - Dec	23	88	0	0	5	5	5	28	1	1	34	122
Total	134	572	2	4	18	27	69	236	10	39	233	878

Notes:
1. The figures of outbreaks and persons affected included both confirmed and suspected cases.
2. * Other agents included agents other than bacteria, chemicals, biotoxins, viruses; mixed agents; unknown agents and outbreaks pending classification.

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