Foodborne Illness

Food Safety in Your Home Each year an estimated 48 million cases of food poisoning occur in the U.S. — the equivalent of one in six Americans. The resources on this page can help to keep you and your family...

There are three main types of botulism: foodborne, intestinal and wound.

People can get sick with campylobacter by eating food or drinking liquids that have been contaminated. It’s one of the most common foodborne diseases in Vermont.

Cryptosporidiosis is an illness caused by a parasite called Cryptosporidium .

Escherchia coli ( E. coli ) are bacteria that live in the environment and in the gastrointestinal system of humans and animals.

People typically get sick with listeriosis by eating food that is contaminated with the bacteria.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.

Through this web portal, you can learn more about the inspection process and view recent inspection reports for food and lodging establishments throughout Vermont.

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