2017 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis at a Restaurant, Tacoma, Washington
Two people became ill with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea within hours after eating at a restaurant located in Tacoma, Washington on September 2, 2018. The suspected contaminated food item was pinto beans. Neither case sought medical care and neither case was tested for a foodborne pathogen. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Tags:
gastroenteritis, washington, tacoma, pinto+beans, legumes, vegetablesOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Gastrointestinal illness, not specified |
| Vehicle(s): | Beans |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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Sources & documents
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