2017 Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Elliott's Oyster House, Seattle, Washington

Three people who ate raw oysters at Elliott's Oyster House on July 19, 2017 became ill with symptoms consistent with infection with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The shortest incubation period was 15 hours. The longest incubation period was 24 hours. The median incubation was 19.5 hours. All three reported diarrhea. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The ill customers were unable to recall which varieties of oysters they consumed, thus preventing traceback to a specific growing area.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2017
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Vehicle(s):Raw oysters
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):Elliott's Oyster House
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:3

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents