2008 Outbreak of Heavy Metal Poisoning Linked to Chocolate Milk, Texas
Two people were poisoned with heavy metals when then drank chocolate milk in an office setting in Texas. Note that in this year there had been a multistate outbreak of illness involving protein drink supplements containing chromium and selenium; it was unclear whether these Texas illnesses were linked to this outbreak or were a separate instance of poisoning. The specific heavy metals involved and the circumstances behind how the milk was contaminated were not available.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TX |
| Pathogen: | heavy metal poisoning |
| Vehicle(s): | Milk |
| Location(s): | Workplace |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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