2008 Outbreak Ciguatera Poisoning Linked to Barracuda, Florida
Five people developed symptoms of ciguatera poisoning after eating Sphyraena barracuda at a private home in Florida.
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ciguatoxin, ciguatera, finfish, seafood, sphyraena Barracuda, barracuda, toxinOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2008 |
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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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