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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 April 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
14 79 1 2 2 3 43 116 6 26 66 226
Apr -
Jun
Jul -
Sep
Oct -
Dec
Total 14 79 1 2 2 3 43 116 6 26 66 226

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.