2023 Outbreak of Bacterial Toxin Associated with Rice and Pinto Beans, Washington

In November 2023, public health officials in Yakima, Washington, investigated an outbreak of foodborne illness associated with rice and pinto beans served at a restaurant. Two people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The etiology was reported as "suspected bacterial toxin."

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Bacterial toxin
Vehicle(s):Rice, Beans
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2

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