[Foodborne illness report systems in China].

OBJECTIVE: To introduce the current foodborne illness report system in China. METHODS: Foodborne illness (food poisoning included) report system and food related unusual cases reported system were characterized by their report definitions, scopes and report procedures as well as their differences. RESULTS: From October, 2010 to June, 2012, there are 2961 centers of disease control and prevention and heath executive organizations at the different local levels registered in the foodborne illness (food poisoning included) report system and 1525 incidents were reported. There were 553 hospitals registered in the food related unusual cases reported system while only 38 cases reported. CONCLUSION: The foodborne illness report system has been set up in China and further efforts in capacities building are needed.