2005 Outbreak of Ciguatoxin Poisoning Linked to Grouper, Illinois
A Kane county restaurant served six people grouper that contained ciguatoxin. One of the six required hospitalization. A traceback investigation failed to find the source of the fish. Reef fish commonly are sources of ciguatoxin poisoning.
Tags:
ciguatoxin, seafood, finfish, grouper, toxinOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Ciguatoxin |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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