2008 Outbreak of Illnesses Linked to Onions, Maryland
In Maryland, six people became ill due to a plant or herbal toxin when they ate an unspecified type of onion.
Tags:
herbal+toxin, plant+toxin, onion, vegetableOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MD |
| Pathogen: | Toxin |
| Vehicle(s): | onions |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 6 |
Sources & documents
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