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About Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases

Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases results from eating contaminated food or drink. Common pathogens that be transmitted include Salmonella, Shigella and Campylobacter.

Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases

News and Updates

  • News Release: Public Health Foodborne Illness Investigation Leads to Nationwide Recall of Eggs Linked to Salmonella Illness (8-28-25)
  • News Release: Consumers Advised Not to Eat Recreationally Harvested Mussels from California Coast (5-9-25)

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Contact Information

County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email: acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov