2023 Outbreak of Foodborne Illness Attributed to a Toxin, North Carolina
In December 2023, public health officials in North Carolina investigated an outbreak of foodborne illness. The suspected agent was described as chemical/toxin. Fifty-three people were ill. No one was ill and no one died.
The vehicle of transmission and the location were not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NC |
| Pathogen: | Chemical |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 53 |
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Sources & documents
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