2023 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus Infections at a Restaurant, Georgia
In March 2023, public health officials in Georgia investigated an outbreak of Bacillus cereus infections associated with a sit-down restaurant. Three people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was reported as fried rice with shrimp.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | March 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | GA |
| Pathogen: | Bacillus cereus |
| Vehicle(s): | Rice |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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