2017 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Raw Oysters, Seattle, Washington
Five people from three separate dining parties reported symptoms consistent with norovirus after eating raw oysters at a Seattle restaurant. Meal dates ranged from February 14, 2017 to March 2, 2017. No one was hospitalized and no one died. All parties consumed oysters grown in Hammersley Inlet in Washington state.
Tags:
norovirus, shellfish, raw+oysters, hammersley+inlet, seattle, washington, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Raw oysters |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 5 |
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Sources & documents
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