2017 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis at a Wedding, Oklahoma

Oklahoma public health officials investigated an outbreak of gastroenteritis among guests at a rehearsal dinner and wedding held in August 2017. The meals were served over a two day period (August 5-6). Twenty-eight people reported symptoms that included vomiting and diarrhea. A specimen collected from an ill attendee 12 days after symptoms resolved was negative for foodborne pathogens. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The rehearsal dinner was prepared in a private residence the night before the wedding. A traditional Brazilian meal was served. It was noted there were concerns with food preparation because of lack of hand washing and cross contamination.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2017
Affected country:US
States/territories:OK
Pathogen:Gastrointestinal illness, not specified
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Home
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:28

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents