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Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2026

Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2026


(Information as at 10 July 2026)

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
15 85 1 2 2 3 44 122 4 16 66 228
Apr -
Jun
17 53 0 0 7 10 3 10 2 7 29 80
Jul -
Sep
Oct -
Dec
Total 32 138 1 2 9 13 47 132 6 23 95 308

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.