In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on outbreaks of foodborne illness here
national bulletin
Outbreaks of foodborne illness in France. 2023 Report.
Key Points In 2023, 2,231 outbreaks of foodborne illness were reported in France, affecting 22,282 people, of whom 549 (2%) sought medical care (hospitalization or emergency room visits) and 19...
news
Nearly 2,000 outbreaks of foodborne illness were reported in France in 2022
The disease
Outbreaks of foodborne illness in France
A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as the occurrence of at least two cases with similar symptoms, typically gastrointestinal, whose cause can be traced to a single food source. In France, foodborne illness outbreaks have been subject to mandatory...
What We Do
Foodborne infectious diseases, such as foodborne illness outbreaks, pose a health risk to the public. Between 10,000 and 16,000 people are affected by foodborne illness outbreaks each year. For Santé publique France, the key priorities are the surveillance and prevention of foodborne illness...
Data
The surveillance system for outbreaks of foodborne illness, based on mandatory reporting, makes it possible to track trends in this type of infection.
Data on collective foodborne illnesses reported in France in 2023
In 2023, 2,231 outbreaks of foodborne illness were reported in France,...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
enquêtes/études
Outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O26:H11 and O103:H2 infections linked to the consumption of frozen pizzas. France, January–April 2022
In relation to
Acute gastroenteritis
thematic dossier
Acute winter gastroenteritis is often caused by viruses. Every year, there is a surge in cases in France, as in the rest of Europe, leading to an increase in medical consultations for acute winter...
