A Foodborne Outbreak Associated with ST59-<i>spa</i> t441-SCC<i>mec</i> IVa Methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Producing Enterotoxins A and B — Puyang City, Henan Province, China, September 2024

The identification of foodborne clones of ST59 CA-MRSA in this outbreak underscores the prevalence and transmission risks associated with this hypervirulent lineage. These findings highlight the critical need to strengthen surveillance measures for CA-MRSA among food industry workers and implement enhanced food safety protocols.