Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System (FDOSS)

The Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System (FDOSS) is a national program that tracks and monitors cases of illness caused by contaminated food. When multiple people get sick from the same source, health officials report these outbreaks to FDOSS. This helps identify common sources of contamination, understand how often outbreaks happen, and inform strategies to prevent future illnesses. FDOSS gathers data from various health departments and laboratories, enabling timely responses to outbreaks and improving food safety nationwide.