2016 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus at a Denver Restaurant, Colorado

In February 2016 Colorado public health officials investigated an outbreak of gastroenteritis associated with a Denver restaurant. The implicated meal date was February 15. Three people became ill with diarrhea. No samples were collected for laboratory testing but investigators suspected the outbreak was caused by Bacillus cereus.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2016
Affected country:US
States/territories:CO
Pathogen:Bacillus cereus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:3

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents