Botulism
Bacteria (toxin-mediated)
A rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum; a medical emergency.
Diseases
Foodborne and enteric diseases tracked by Public Health Trace, with reported case trends and related recalls.
Campylobacteriosis
Bacteria
One of the most common bacterial causes of diarrheal illness, often linked to undercooked poultry.
Cryptosporidiosis
Parasite
A diarrheal disease caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite, tolerant of chlorine and a leading cause of recreational water illness.
Cyclosporiasis
Parasite
An intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically linked to contaminated fresh produce.
E. coli infection (STEC)
Bacteria
Infection with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, which can cause severe illness including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
Giardiasis
Parasite
An intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Giardia, one of the most common causes of waterborne disease.
Hepatitis A
Virus
A contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, often linked to contaminated food or water.
Listeriosis
Bacteria
A serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes; especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, an…
Norovirus infection
Virus
The leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S., highly contagious.
Salmonellosis
Bacteria
An infection caused by Salmonella bacteria, one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the U.S.
Shigellosis
Bacteria
A highly contagious intestinal infection caused by Shigella bacteria.
