NEARS Publications

Summary Reports

• NEARS Summary Report – 2015 Data [PDF – 369 KB]
• NEARS Summary Report – 2014 Data [PDF – 445 KB]

Findings Using NEARS Data

• NEW! Factors that Contribute to Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness (summary of scientific article)
• Outbreak Characteristics Associated with Identification of Contributing Factors to Foodborne Illness Outbreaks [PDF – 128 KB] (scientific article)

Other Related Publications

• CDC Takes Action to Improve the Reporting of Environmental Assessment Data During Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations [PDF – 370 KB]
• NEW! Contributing Factor Infographic
• Equipping Environmental Health Workers With Environmental Assessment Tools [PDF – 431 KB]
• NEARS Fact Sheet [PDF – 157 KB]
• Public Health Measures: Environmental Assessment in Outbreak Investigations. [PDF – 732 KB]
• Using the National Environmental Assessment Reporting System to Enhance Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigations in New York City Restaurants. [PDF – 223 KB]