2012 Outbreak of Norovirus at the Bryn Du Mansion, Ohio

An outbreak of Norovirus was confirmed among people who attended an event at the Bryn Du Mansion, Granville, Ohio, on February 12. Forty one of the 78 event attendees became ill. The event was catered by Sidecar Global Catering and sponsored by the Columbus Museum of Art. The dish, spanish peppers with goat cheese, was suspected as the vehicle of infection. Most of the ill were residents of Franklin County, but one involved a Licking County resident.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2012
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):peppers, Cheese
Location(s):Catered Event
Brand name(s):Sidecar Global Catering, Bryn Du Mansion
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:41

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