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During 1998–2013, there were 972 raw produce outbreaks reported resulting in 34 674 outbreak-associated illnesses, 2315 hospitalisations, and 72 deaths.

June 29th, 2018

Produce-associated foodborne disease outbreaks, USA, 1998–2013

S. D. Bennett , S. V. Sodha , T. L. Ayers , M. F. Lynch …
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0950268818001620
- Published online: 20 June 2018

“…..Raw produce outbreaks were most commonly attributed to vegetable row crops (38% of outbreaks), fruits (35%) and seeded vegetables (11%). The most common aetiologic agents identified were norovirus (54% of outbreaks), Salmonella enterica (21%) and Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (10%). ….”

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