What are some of the leading causes of foodborne disease in Virginia?
The most frequently reported gastrointestinal diseases in Virginia include bacterial infections, such as salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis, and giardiasis, a parasitic disease. In addition, norovirus is one of the most frequently reported causes of gastrointestinal outbreaks. Additional information regarding foodborne disease may be found by referring to factsheets on the Foodborne Disease Data page.