Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of foodborne disease outbreaks in Huainan from 2019 to 2023, and to provide scientific basis for the prevention of such outbreaks. Methods Surveillance data on foodborne disease outbreaks in Huainan from 2019 to 2023 were collected and subjected to descriptive epidemiological analysis. Results A total of 60 foodborne disease outbreak events were reported in Huainan from 2019 to 2023, 312 individuals exposed, with 200 cases of illness, the incidence rate was 64.10%, and 2 cases died. The second and third quarters were the peak seasons for foodborne disease outbreaks in Huainan, accounting for 88.33% (53/60) of the total reported events, and 91.00% (182/200) of the total reported cases. Households were the main sites of these outbreaks, contributing to 56.67% (34/60) of the total reported events. The events with identified pathogenic factors accounted for 53.33% (32/60) of the total reported incidents, with the primary causative agents being toadstool, representing 26.67% (16/60) of the total reported incidents. Conclusion Foodborne disease outbreaks in Huainan are primarily reported during the second and third quarters, occur mainly in household settings, the identified pathogenic factors are toadstool.