2016 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with Take Out Food, Colorado

In January 2016 two individuals residing in separate households became ill after eating take out food purchased at the same restaurant. The implicated meal date was January 6, 2016. Both became ill within 12-24 hours later. Neither person submitted a specimen for laboratory testing. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

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

Health impact

Total ill:2

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents