2007 Outbreak of Tetrodotoxin Poisoning Linked to Puffer Fish Soup, Illinois
Two people developed tetrodotoxin poisoning after eating puffer fish soup at a private home in Illinois.
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tetrodotoxin, puffer+fish, seafood, finfish, pufferfishOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | tetrodotoxin poisoning |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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