2006 Outbreak of Ciguatera Poisoning Linked to Grouper, Florida
Eight people developed ciguatera poisoning after eating black grouper fish while in four private homes in Florida. The fish had reportedly been given to the people by a fisherman friend as a gift.
Tags:
ciguatoxin, ciguatera, finfish, seafood, black grouper, grouper, toxinOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 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: | 8 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
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