2006 Outbreak of Ciguatera Poisoning Linked to Barracuda, Florida
Three people developed ciguatera poisoning after eating barracuda fish at a private home in Florida.
Tags:
ciguatoxin, ciguatera, seafood, finfish, barracudaOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Ciguatoxin |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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