2001 Outbreak of Shigellosis at Royal Fork Restaurant, Washington
The Royal Fork Restaurant in Mount Vernon, Washington, was associated with an outbreak of Shigella. The outbreak was traced back to a food worker who failed to exercise good hand hygiene.
Tags:
shigellosis, ill foodhandler, Royal Fork RestaurantOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2001 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Shigella |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Royal Fork Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 11 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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