2017 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with Raw Oysters, Seattle, Washington
Two people became ill with symptoms consistent with norovirus following a meal held on December 22, 2017 at a restaurant located in Seattle, Washington. The implicated vehicle was raw oysters. No one sought medical care and no one died.
Product traceback identified Oyster Farm BC 14-8 as the oyster producer.
Tags:
norovirus, shellfish, raw+oysters, seattle, washington, king+county, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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Sources & documents
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