2005 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Restaurant, Minnesota

Three people who had met for lunch became ill afterwards. All three had eaten a salad at the restaurant. Stool samples contained Norovirus, and, based on these two facts, the health department identified the salad as the source of the illness. Norovirus is a common contaminant of ready-to-eat foods, such as salads. An inspection of the restaurant did not find any ill food workers or specific means of contamination.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2005
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Norovirus
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:3
Number hospitalized:1

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