A foodborne illness outbreak involves two or more people getting sick after eating the same contaminated food, which is validated by laboratory tests. Understanding the details of such outbreaks is essential for public health measures. Investigations focus on identifying sources of contamination to prevent further illnesses.
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A foodborne illness outbreak is defined as the occurrence of two or more people experiencing the same illness after consuming the same contaminated food or drink. This situation is further investigated and confirmed through laboratory analysis to identify the specific germ or toxin responsible for the infection. ;