FoodNet, or the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, is a critical component of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Emerging Infections Program. Established in 1996, FoodNet is a collaborative project involving the CDC, ten participating state health departments, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Its primary mission is to monitor and track the incidence of foodborne illnesses, thereby enhancing the understanding and prevention of such diseases.
