2012 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Oysters, Louisiana

Fourteen people became ill with Norovirus after eating oysters at a New Orleans restaurant. The Gulf Coast area where the oysters were harvested was closed down. The people who reported illness ate at the restaurant on April 28 and 29. No hospitalizations were reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2012
Affected country:US
States/territories:LA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Oysters
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:14

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents