Objective To understand the contamination of foodborne pathogens in WenZhou, such as Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E.coli O157?H7, Campylobacter, Staphylococcus aureus, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Laribacter hong kongensis. To improve the capability of detecting, early warning and controlling foodborne diseases, and to effectively prevent and predict the out-break of foodborne illness. Methods Based on the 2007 workbook on foodborne diseases surveillance network. Results In the 476 tested samples, 74 strains of pathogens were detected, including 6 strains of Salmonella; 9 strains of Listeria monocytogenes; 20 strains of Staphylococcus aureus and 39 strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus. No E.coli O157?H7, Campylobacter, Laribacter hong kongensis was found. Conclusion There were some contamination of foodborne pathogens in WenZhou, especially in cold dishes, marine fish and bulk cooked meat products.