2021 Outbreak of Scombroid toxin Poisoning Associated with a Restaurant, Florida
In October 2021, Florida public health officials investigated an outbreak of Scombroid toxin poisoning associated with a restaurant. Two people were sickened. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The implicated vehicle was mahi mahi.
Tags:
finfish, mahi mahi, seafood, histamineOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Scombroid poisoning |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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