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
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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