Food-borne illness
Food-borne illness
Foodborne disease (or food poisoning) results from consuming contaminated food or drink.
Notification
Foodborne illness is a notifiable condition. Suspected foodborne illness in two or more related cases is to be notified to PHUs within 24 hours of diagnosis by:
- Hospital CEOs (or delegates) (ideal reporting by telephone)
- Medical practitioners (ideal reporting by telephone)
- The NSW Food Authority.