2007 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Lettuce, Tennessee
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus occurred among patrons of a Tennessee restaurant. Lettuce was named as the vehicle of infection. No further information about the lettuce was available.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, produce, leafy greens, lettuceOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TN |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Leafy greens |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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Sources & documents
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