2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with Food Served at a Birthday Party, Minnesota

In November 2012, Minnesota Department of Health staff investigated an outbreak of norovirus associated with consumption of food served at a birthday party. The complaint group had several common exposures during the incubation period. As a result, neither a vehicle nor the source of contamination was identified. However, based on the distribution of incubations, the exposure most likely occurred on November 24 at a restaurant or a bakery. Four party attendees met the outbreak case definition. No one was hospitalized and no one died. One stool specimen was positive for norovirus GII.

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2012
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:GII

Health impact

Total ill:4

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents