2023 Outbreak of Foodborne Illness Associated with Cake Frosting, Arkansas
In October 2023, public health officials investigated a foodborne illness outbreak associated with white buttercream icing. Six people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died. The setting was reported as grocery store/bakery/deli/convenience store.
The etiology was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | October 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AR |
| Pathogen: | Unknown |
| Vehicle(s): | Icing |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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