2010 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Group Dinner, Florida

A suspected Norovirus outbreak was associated with attendance at a group dinner held on January 28, 2010 in Pinellas County, Florida. The onsets of illness suggested a common source exposure. This had been the only common gathering for this group of people. The statistical analysis identified several suspicious food items. Samples of the cooked meatloaf were collected for testing and were found to be positive for fecal coliform. The environmental field investigation identified several critical deficiencies, such as personal hygiene deficiencies, food handling/preparation problems, and potential cross contamination issues.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2010
Affected country:US
States/territories:FL
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:11

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