### Question
What is the definition of foodborne illness outbreak?


### Answer
The definition of **foodborne illness outbreak** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 2224*:

> the occurrence of 2 or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a certain food

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 2224*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-IMPROVING CAPACITY TO DETECT AND RESPOND TO FOOD SAFETY PROBLEMS**

