2023 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Mexican Food Restaurant, Kansas

In March 2023, public health officials in Kansas conducted an investigation of norovirus illness among patrons of a Mexican food restaurant located in Harvey County, Kansas. A total of 9 cases were identified, 3 were laboratory confirmed with norovirus. Five cases were restaurant staff. Onset dates ranged from February 20, 2023 to March 3, 2023.

Kansas Department of Agriculture staff conducted a food safety inspection on March 7, 2023. The following violations were noted: inadequate hot and cold holding temperatures for food items and lack of handwashing soap at sink.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:KS
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Genogroup I/II

Health impact

Total ill:9

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