To analyze the pattern and characteristics of the foodborne disease incidence in Baoshan, Yunnan Province from 2010-2013 and provide the scientific basis to make the preventive and control measures of food poisoning.Methods Descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the surveillance data of foodborne disease in Baoshan from 2010-2013.Results A total of 25 outbreaks of food-borne disease were reported, of which, one was verified as foodborne parasitic diseases, and the others were food poisoning. The outbreak caused 439 reported patients and 4 deaths. Food poisoning occurred mainly in the second and the third quarter.Conclusion We should popularize the health and safety knowledge to the public, and enhance the supervision and management of school dining hall and other key places.