CDC's Role During Investigations of Multistate Outbreaks Linked to Food or Animal Contact | Foodborne Outbreaks | Food Safety | CDC

CDC's Role During Investigations of Multistate Outbreaks Linked to Food or Animal Contact | Foodborne Outbreaks | Food Safety | CDC

CDC's Role During Investigations of Multistate Outbreaks Linked to Food or Animal Contact

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CDC has three main roles during investigations of gastrointestinal illnesses involving multiple states that might be related to food or animal contact:

1. Quickly detect outbreaks by monitoring nationwide surveillance systems that track diseases.
2. Gather the evidence linking the outbreak to a likely food or animal source.
3. Communicate to consumers and retailers about the source of the outbreak to prevent additional illnesses.

CDC coordinates the public health investigation during multistate outbreaks, working closely public health partners, who may include:

• County, city, and state health departments
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)External
• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)External