"Illness outbreaks" refers to the occurrence of a large number of people becoming sick with the same illness at the same time, often spreading quickly within a specific area or population. Full definition
Chicago school officials could produce records on only 16 suspected foodborne illness outbreaks in city schools since 1999. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
School food illness outbreaks reported to federal officials soared 56 percent in the 1990s. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Once a food borne illness outbreak occurs in several states, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention steps in to warn the public and take action to prevent the public from harm. (indianainjuryandfamilylawyerblog.com)