2023 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus Infections Associated with a Catered Meal, California

In June 2023, California public health officials investigated an outbreak of Bacillus cereus infections associated with a catered meal. Two people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:CA
Pathogen:Bacillus cereus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Catered Event
Molecular test results:2

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