In 2023, South Korea experienced a significant increase in food poisoning cases compared to the previous three years during the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety reported 359 cases affecting 8,789 patients, representing a 1.5-fold increase in cases and more than double the number of patients compared to the 2020 to 2022 average.
The analysis revealed a concentration of food poisoning incidents during the summer months, with 33.7% of cases occurring from July to September. Surprisingly, September saw the highest number of cases and patients, with 43 incidents affecting 1,590 individuals. July followed closely with 41 cases and 1,563 patients, while August recorded 37 cases with 977 patients.
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