Foodborne Illness

There are many disease-causing agents, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can be spread by food. Foodborne illness is estimated to result in as many as 48 million cases of disease in the United States each year. It is important to note that many foodborne pathogens also can be acquired through recreational or drinking water, from contact with animals or their environment, or through person-to-person spread.

• Fact Sheet: Food Safety to Prevent Infectious Diseases (Oklahoma State Department of Health)
• Fact Sheet: Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Oklahoma State Department of Health)

• Federal Food Safety Information
• Foodborne Disease (CDC)
• Foodborne Disease (USDA)

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health 
Infectious Disease Prevention and Response 
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave, Ste. 1702 
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health 
Infectious Disease Prevention and Response 
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave 
Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: (405) 426-8710 
Fax: (405) 900-7591
Email: adservice@health.ok.gov