2008 Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis at a Workplace or Banquet Facility Linked to Mixed Berries, California
A confirmed outbreak of Cyclosporiasis occurred among people who had eaten mixed berries at a workplace, or at a banquet facility, in California. The types of berries were not described.
- Outbreak began:
- July 2008
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- California
- Organism(s):
-
- Cyclospora
- Vehicle(s):
- Fruit, Berries, Mixed Berries
- Molecular Results Available:
- No
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Banquet Facility, Workplace
- Brand Name(s):
- Total ill:
- 59
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Unknown
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- N/A
- Number Probable Cases:
- N/A
- Number Possible Cases:
- N/A
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 2
- Any Deaths:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- Yes