2006 Outbreak of Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning Linked to Clams, Florida

Two people became ill due to neurotoxic shellfish poisoning after eating raw clams in a private home in Florida.

Tags:

brevetoxin, neurotoxic+shellfish+poisoning, nsp, shellfish, seafood, raw clams

Outbreak began:	October 2006
Affected country:	US
States/territories:	FL
Pathogen:	Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning
Vehicle(s):	clams
Location(s):	Private Home
Molecular test results:	Not reported

Total ill:	2
Number hospitalized:	1

Report / reference links	View report (wwwn.cdc.gov)