[Foodborne infections and intoxications in Poland in 2001].

A total of 24,393 bacterial foodborne infections and intoxications were registered in 2001. The incidence was 63.1/100,000 population. S. Enteritidis was found in 93.4% of cases in outbreaks (in Poland 4 sick people and more) caused by Salmonella sp. The main vehicle of foodborne and waterborne outbreaks was food prepared from eggs (31.8% cases in outbreaks, 45.2% cases caused by Salmonella of animal's source). Private homes prevailed (47.9% of outbreaks, 62.6% of outbreaks caused by Salmonella) among the places of the ready made food production. Seven epidemics with more than 100 cases each, were registered. Ten deaths were noted in outbreaks in 2001 (1--in the result of salmonellosis of the animals's source and 9--after chemical poisoning).