# Federal data points to an especially bad summer for foodborne illness outbreaks in the US

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- CNN, 2026-08-13 14:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/13/health/foodborne-illness-outbreaks-risk-rising?Date=20260813&Profile=CNN

> Federal data suggests the United States is experiencing a particularly severe summer for foodborne illness outbreaks. Difficulties tracing their sources and determining their full scope can leave many questions unanswered.