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Foodborne Outbreaks

  • Outbreak Home
  • Outbreak Basics
  • Outbreak Detection
  • Outbreak Investigations
  • Outbreak Statistics
  • Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreaks at Facilities

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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

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.
  • 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.
  • Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreaks at Facilities
    Access resources to control outbreaks and prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses like norovirus within your facility: toolkits, checklist log sheets, tips for communicating with parents and working with the media.
    Communicating with Parents | Tips for Working with the Media
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Last Updated: 02/19/2025

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