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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 June 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
9 31 0 0 6 8 2 6 2 7 19 52
Jul -
Sep
Oct -
Dec
Total 24 116 1 2 8 11 46 128 6 23 85 280

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.