2007 Outbreak of Scombroid Poisoning at a Restaurant, Florida
A confirmed outbreak of Scombroid poisoning occurred among patrons of a Florida restaurant. Tuna was named as the vehicle of infection.
Tags:
scombroid, histamine, seafood, finfish, tuna, toxinOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | FL |
| Pathogen: | Scombroid poisoning |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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