Table 2.
Number of Salmonella foodborne outbreaks in the US linked to animals from 2006 to 2011 [14].
| Food animals | Number of outbreaks | Number of Illness |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry | 145 | 2580 |
| Eggs | 117 | 2938 |
| Pork | 43 | 1043 |
| Beef | 37 | 1138 |
| Dairy | 21 | 682 |
| Wild game | 4 | 48 |
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