Swedish analysis reveals scale of unreported foodborne infections

Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Listeria are the main contributors to the foodborne disease burden in Sweden, but many cases are not reported, according to a study.

Researchers estimated the national foodborne burden from 2013 to 2022 and explored links to sources and climate factors. They identified over 1.2 million cases, most unreported, corresponding to 37,665 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).