Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) Practice Exam

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Where should summary data from an outbreak investigation be reported?

Joint Jurisdiction Reporting Center (JJRC)
National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) database
Foodborne Illness Investigation Unit (FIIU)
Senior officer in charge of foodborne illness investigations

The correct answer is: National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) database

The National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) database is specifically designed to collect and analyze data related to foodborne illness outbreaks. Reporting summary data from an outbreak investigation to NORS allows public health officials to aggregate findings on a national scale, enhancing the ability to monitor trends, identify sources of outbreaks, and improve future prevention measures. This reporting is crucial because NORS serves as a centralized resource that supports the tracking of outbreaks, helps in identifying patterns, and assists in the allocation of resources for public health interventions. By contributing to NORS, states and local health departments can share vital information that fuels nationwide efforts to combat foodborne illnesses. In contrast, while the other options might be relevant or involve reporting mechanisms, they do not serve the purpose of national aggregation and analysis of foodborne outbreak data as effectively as the NORS database.