Analysis of Food Poisoning in Gansu Province from 2006 to 2010

【Objective】To analyze the reasons,the occurrence and characteristics of food poisoning in Gansu province and to provide scientific basis for prevention,control and effective disposition of food poisoning.【Method】The reporting data of food poisoning from 2006 to 2010 were collected to be analyzed by descriptive epidemiological methods.【Result】During the period of 2006—2010,there were totally 47 reported food poisoning in Gansu province,1 733 individuals involved and 24 cases died,and fatality rate was 1.38%.Food poisoning had obvious seasonal,and the ratios of second and third quarter occurred were 31.91% and 36.17% respectively.The major poisoning locations were family and collective canteens,and the ratio were 44.68% and 34.04% respectively.The major poisoning reason was microbe,and the ratio was 46.81%.The major deaths were chemical food poisoning and the ratio was 50.00%.【Conclusion】Microbial food poisoning caused by improper food processing and storage was the main reason for food poisoning in Gansu province.Eating rat poison was the main cause of food poisoning death.The relevant departments should strengthen market supervision and promotion of food safety knowledge.