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Staphylococcal food poisoning is a gastrointestinal illness. It can be transmitted by food workers and is also found in unpasteurized milk and cheese products. Some examples of foods that have caused staphylococcal food poisoning are sliced meat, puddings, pastries and sandwiches.

Fruits and vegetables are healthy to eat, but Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria can be on them. There are steps from the store to your table that can keep you healthy.

Use these tools and tips to increase awareness of food safety and help prevent food poisoning.

Culture independent tests for foodborne illness are disrupting the ability of public health scientists to detect outbreaks and track antibiotic resistance.

CDC's outbreak reporting team trains NORS users how to improve the quantity and quality of outbreak reports. Since 2011, they have presented webinars to over 500 people on topics ranging from restaurant-associated outbreaks to reporting guidelines for multistate outbreaks.

Food poisoning or foodborne illness is a costly, yet preventable public health problem. Learn about food borne diseases, illnesses, and how to prevent with food safety.