What happens when an outbreak of foodborne illness occurs?

In the event of a food-borne illness outbreak, the Environmental Health Department, in conjunction with the Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Departments, investigate the cause of the outbreak and how to prevent future outbreak. A food service establishment must close if there is no way to prevent future outbreaks in a timely matter.

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1. Where can I review food establishment inspections?
2. Where can I sign up for food sanitation manager classes?
3. How can I obtain more information about foodborne illness?
4. What happens when an outbreak of foodborne illness occurs?
5. How does the Environmental Health Department receive complaints for a food service establishment?
6. How is a food-borne illness complaint handled?
7. What information do I need to give the Health Department if I am reporting a suspected food-borne illness?
8. How are food-borne illness complaints handled?