Table 1.
Documented bongkrekic acid poisoning cases.
| Region (Country) | Year a | Food Matrix | Case-Fatality Rate (Deaths vs. Number of Illnesses) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Java (Indonesia) | 2007 | Fermented soybean pulp | 33.3% (10:30) | [17] |
| Yunnan Province (Southern China) | 2014 | Fermented corn flour snacks | 22.7% (5:22) | [18] |
| Southern Africa (Mozambique) | 2015 | Brewed corn flour alcoholic beverage | 32% (75:234) | [19] |
| Guangdong Province (Southern China) | 2018 | Rice noodle (not fermented or spoiled) | 50% (2:4) | [20] |
| Guangdong Province (Southern China) | 2019 (Publication year) | Rice noodle (expired) | 60% (3:5) (5 separated cases) |
[21] |
| Heilongjiang Province (Northern China) | 2020 | Fermented corn flour | 100% (9:9) | [12] |
| Dagana District (Bhutan) | 2020 | Brewed corn alcohol (suspected) | 66.7% (4:6) | [22] |
a Refer to the year in which the outbreak occurred unless stated otherwise.