Outbreak Tracker
Foodborne Outbreak Tracker — E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria Alerts
Foodborne illness outbreaks are investigated by the CDC, but the reports are buried in government websites that most people never check. Panko Alerts surfaces every active outbreak the day it's reported — so you know which products, restaurants, and states are affected before the story hits the news.
Track outbreaks — free for 7 daysWhat we monitor
- CDC outbreak investigations — Multistate foodborne illness investigations as they develop
- CDC FoodNet surveillance — Laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Campylobacter, and more
- FDA safety alerts — Public health advisories related to contaminated food products
- State health department warnings — Local outbreak reports and restaurant-linked illnesses
- International alerts — Cross-border contamination events affecting US food supply
Common foodborne pathogens we track
- Salmonella — The most common cause of foodborne illness in the US. Linked to poultry, eggs, produce, and pet food.
- E. coli (STEC) — Often linked to ground beef, leafy greens, and raw milk. Can cause severe kidney damage.
- Listeria monocytogenes — Found in deli meats, soft cheeses, and ready-to-eat foods. Especially dangerous for pregnant women and the elderly.
- Norovirus — The leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks. Highly contagious, often linked to restaurants and cruise ships.
- Campylobacter — Common in raw poultry. Most people recover without treatment, but it can be serious for immunocompromised individuals.
Why outbreak tracking matters
The CDC estimates 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illness every year — 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. Most outbreaks are identified days or weeks after people start getting sick. By the time the public finds out, the contaminated product has already been consumed.
Panko Alerts gives you a head start. Every outbreak investigation, every pathogen detection, every state health warning — delivered to your feed the same day it's published, scored by urgency using AI.
Pricing
$4.99/month or $39.99/year — less than one bad meal. Full access to outbreak tracking, FDA recalls, health inspections, and labor law updates. Cancel anytime.