2921 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Sit-Down Restaurant Linked to Oysters, Alabama
In May 2021, a confirmed outbreak of norovirus occurred at a sit-down restaurant in Alabama. Three people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Raw and chargrilled oysters were identified as the contaminated food.
Tags:
shellfish, oysters, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | GI.P9-GI.9 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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