Investigating Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
MDH has developed a model for investigating foodborne illness using a centralized group of epidemiologists and interviewers coordinated with local environmental health departments. This approach allows us to rapidly respond to reports of outbreaks, standardize outbreak investigations, maintain a statewide database of foodborne disease, and distribute information quickly and consistently.
- Foodborne Outbreak Basics
Information about what an outbreak is and how you can find out if one is occurring.-
Reporting Suspected Foodborne and Waterborne Illness
Please contact the Minnesota Department of Health if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness. MDH will relay the necessary information to the appropriate local health authorities.
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Reporting Suspected Foodborne and Waterborne Illness
- Outbreak Detection
Outbreaks are detected in a variety of ways at the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Outbreak Investigations
Investigations usually involve coordination between epidemiologists and environmental health inspectors.
- Outbreak Statistics
Minnesota Department of Health Gastroenteritis Outbreak Summary, this publication contains statistics and summaries of outbreaks that occurred in Minnesota during the year.
- Foodborne Outbreaks at Schools, Child Care, and Long-term Care Facilities
Checklist log sheets, communicating with parents, and tips for working with the media.
Communicating with Parents | Tips for Working with the Media