2009 Outbreak of Viral Gastroenteritis at a Restaurant, Washington
An outbreak of illness was associated with eating salad at a restaurant in King County. A virus was suspected, however the specific virus was never confirmed. An infected food worker was a contributing factor in the outbreak. The salad ingredients were not described.
Tags:
virus, norovirus, King County, ill foodhandler, ill foodworkerOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2009 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Gastrointestinal illness, not specified |
| Vehicle(s): | Salad |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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