2007 Outbreak of Scombroid Poisoning Linked to Escolar Served at a Restaurant, Florida
A confirmed outbreak of scombroid poisoning occurred among people dining at a Florida restaurant. Escolar fish was named as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
histamine, scombroid+poisoning, escolar, toxinOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2007 |
|---|---|
| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Scombroid poisoning |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
|---|
Sources & documents
| Report / reference links | ||
|---|---|---|