Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2024
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(Information as at 11 June 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 |
51 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
28 |
28 |
97 |
55 |
184 |
Apr -
Jun |
8 |
38 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
16 |
20 |
67 |
Jul -
Sep |
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Oct -
Dec |
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| Total |
19 |
89 |
1 |
1 |
9 |
14 |
14 |
34 |
32 |
113 |
75 |
251 |
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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