State Foodborne Illness Surveillance and Response Laws: Compilation and Analysis

Authors

  • Stephanie David George Washington University
  • Jenna Burton George Washington University
  • Chris Chadwick George Washington University
  • Rebecca Katz George Washington University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4385

Abstract

This project aimed to document and assess the variation in state legislation relating to foodborne disease surveillance and outbreak response for all 50 states and the District of Columbia by creating a database and appendix of laws and regulations that will be made available to researchers and policymakers. Through compilation of the state laws and regulations and analysis of previous multistate outbreaks, we are able to present trends, variations, and gaps in the legislation that directly impacts the ability of public health officials to conduct foodborne outbreak investigations.

Author Biography

Stephanie David, George Washington University

Professor David is an Assistant Research Professor with the Department of Health Policy at the George Washington University. Her research focuses on law and policy issues in food safety and obesity, and she teaches a graduate course in public health law. Professor David received an MPH in health policy from GW University; a JD from Washington and Lee School of Law; and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Cornell University.

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Published

2013-03-23

How to Cite

David, S., Burton, J., Chadwick, C., & Katz, R. (2013). State Foodborne Illness Surveillance and Response Laws: Compilation and Analysis. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v5i1.4385

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Section

Oral Presentations: Surveillance during Mass Gatherings and Outbreaks