Communicable Disease Control - Foodborne, Waterborne and Environmental Diseases

Public Health Inspectors conduct communicable disease investigation follow-ups related to foodborne, waterborne and vector-borne diseases and outbreaks. Communicable diseases can be spread through contaminated food, water, infected animals, or person to person. If you suspect you are ill from a communicable disease, it is very important you seek medical attention and inform your doctor. We rely on your reporting to confirm and control outbreaks.

Symptoms of foodborne illness

• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• vomiting;
• fever;
• chills
• abdominal cramps; and
• more.

Foodborne illnesses take on average 6-72 hours for symptoms to start after eating potentially contaminated foods. The exact same illnesses can be acquired through contaminated water, contact with animals, or close contact with an infected person.