2017 Outbreak of Gastroenteritis Attributed to (Suspected) Lectin Toxin, Bellingham, Washington
Twenty-six people developed gastroenteritis attributed to suspected lectin toxin as a result of eating undercooked cranberry beans at a restaurant located in Bellingham, Washington. The implicated meal date was August 31, 2017.
Tags:
lectin, gastroenteritis, whatcom+county, washington, bellingham, cranberry+beans, vegetablesOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Lectin |
| Vehicle(s): | Beans |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 26 |
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Sources & documents
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