2023 Outbreak of Vibriosis Associated with Raw Oysters, Massachusetts
In August 2023, public health officials in Massachusetts investigated an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections associated with consuming raw oysters. Three people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The setting was not reported.
Tags:
raw oysters, shellfish, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MA |
| Pathogen: | Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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