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Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2024

Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2024


(Information as at 8 November 2024)

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
11 53 0 0 5 8 14 41 25 82 55 184
Apr -
Jun
37 107 1 1 12 20 19 45 4 14 73 187
Jul -
Sep
14 128 0 0 2 3 5 16 2 5 23 152
Oct -
Dec
4 11 0 0 4 7 0 0 0 0 8 18
Total 66 299 1 1 23 38 38 102 31 101 159 541

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.