2009 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Lettuce Based Salads, Iowa
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus was associated with eating lettuce-based salads in Iowa. The exposure location was not described.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, lettuce, saladOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Leafy greens |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 27 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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