Statistics

Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2025

(Information as at 10 March 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	6	70	0	0	2	8	20	114	5	57	33	249
Apr - Jun
Jul - Sep
Oct - Dec
Total	6	70	0	0	2	8	20	114	5	57	33	249

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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