2007 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B LInked to Raw Ahi Tuna
Consumption of reviously frozen, raw, ahi tuna was linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Paratyphi B on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Additional cases were identified in Colorado and California. The tuna had been sent from Indonesia to a U.S. mainland importer.
Tags:
group+b, salmonellosis, s.+paratyphi, salmonella+paratyphi+b, poke, finfish, ahi, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, CO, HI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Paratyphi B |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Choyce Products |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 44 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
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