2006 Outbreak of Ciguatera Poisoning Linked to Eating Sphyraena Barracuda, Florida
Five people developed ciguatera poisoning after eating Sphyraena barracuda fish at a private home in Florida.
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ciguatoxin, ciguatera, seafood, finfish, sphyraena Barracuda, barracudaOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 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: | 5 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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