Summary on Causative Agents for Food Poisoning Outbreaks in 2026
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(Information as at 9 October 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 |
4 |
13 |
1 |
4 |
29 |
80 |
Jul -
Sep |
9 |
85 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
10 |
8 |
22 |
2 |
5 |
26 |
122 |
Oct -
Dec |
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| Total |
41 |
223 |
1 |
2 |
16 |
23 |
56 |
157 |
7 |
25 |
121 |
430 |
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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