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
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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