Foodborne Bioterror Pathogens

Several pathogens could potentially be delivered by bioterrorists through foods. The diseases they cause are listed below. In-depth descriptions and resources are available for the first two, with similar material for the remaining diseases to be added shortly.

Anthrax

Botulism

Cholera

Nontyphoidal Salmonella infection

Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli infection

Shigella infection

Typhoid fever