2008 Outbreak of Norovirus and Bacillus cereus Linked to Meatballs, Pennsylvania
A confirmed, dual outbreak of Bacillus cereus and Norovirus occurred among people who had eaten ground beef meatballs while at a church in Pennsylvania.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, b.+cereus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, bacillus+cereus, ground beef, meatballsOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | PA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus, Bacillus cereus |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Church event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 50 |
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