2023 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus Infections Associated with a Restaurant, New York
In October 2023, public health officials in New York investigated an outbreak of Bacillus cereus infections associated with a restaurant in New York. Fifty-four outbreak associated cases were detected. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The implicated vehicle of transmission was fried rice.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | Bacillus cereus |
| Vehicle(s): | Rice |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 54 |
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