Outbreaks of disease associated with food imported into the United States, 1996-2014

The proportion of US food that is imported is increasing; most seafood and half of fruits are imported. We identified a small but increasing number of foodborne disease outbreaks associated with imported foods, most commonly fish and produce. New outbreak investigation tools and federal regulatory a...

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2017-03, Vol.23 (3), p.525-528
Main Authors: Gould, L. Hannah, Kline, Jennifer, Monahan, Caitlin, Vierk, Katherine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal behavior
bacteria
Cyclospora
Food
foodborne illness
imported food
International trade
outbreaks
Salmonella
Supply and demand
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Summary:The proportion of US food that is imported is increasing; most seafood and half of fruits are imported. We identified a small but increasing number of foodborne disease outbreaks associated with imported foods, most commonly fish and produce. New outbreak investigation tools and federal regulatory authority are key to maintaining food safety.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid2303.161462