December 96 1996 Gastroenteritis Outbreak at a New York State Convenience Store Linked to Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, and Ziti
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- Water, Well
An outbreak of gastroenteritis occurred among persons who attended a party at a private residence in Livingston county, New York. Food for the event was provided by a local convenience store. Stool samples were cultured and Plesiomonas shigelloides…Read More »
August 91 1991 Outbreak of Cholera Linked to Imported Frozen Coconut Milk, Maryland
- Organism:
- Vibrio
- Vehicle:
- Fruit, Coconut milk
Six cases of cholera were detected in Maryland and were associated with the consumption of an imported, frozen, coconut milk. It was a fresh, uncooked, product. None of the case-patients had recent international travel. The implicated product was …Read More »