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Cost Estimates of Foodborne Illnesses

Published by Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Metadata Last Checked: January 27, 2026 | Last Modified: 2019-08-20
The Cost Estimates of Foodborne Illnesses data product provides detailed data about the costs of major foodborne illnesses in the United States, updating and extending previous ERS research. Cost estimates of foodborne illnesses have been used in the past to help inform food-safety policy discussions, and these updated cost estimates will provide a foundation for economic analysis of food safety policy.

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