1999 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Catered Christmas Dinner, Ohio
An outbreak of norovirus occurred among people who attended a Christmas dinner banquet and had eaten food prepared by a local caterer. Case-control studies revealed that the illness was associated with eating tossed salad. The primary source of the outbreak was never specifically determined. This catering operation had previously been cited frequently for food safety and hygiene violations.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, catered event, leafy greens, produce, lettuceOverview
| Outbreak began: | December 1999 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OH |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Salad |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 93 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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