The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its annual report on the incidence of foodborne illness which indicates little change in the 2007 rates compared to recent years (2004-2006).Progress has been made in combating foodborne illness over the last 10 years, but much of that has been accomplished before 2004.

Illnesses associated with two Salmonella serotypes — Typhimurium and Heidelberg — decreased in 2007 compared to the recent period. The illness rates from E. coli O157:H7 were slightly down from 2006.

The rate of illness caused by all Salmonella serotypes has not changed significantly since the baseline period (1996-1998). CDC noted outbreaks related to peanut butter, puffed vegetable snacks, frozen pot pies, and pet turtles as contributing to the lack of progress for salmonellosis rates.

The complete report is available on the CDC Web site at: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5714a2.htm

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