1996 Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis at a Restaurant, Texas
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis was reported among persons who ate a Texas restaurant on May 22, 1996. A history of eating a dessert was reported by all case-patients and only one of nine controls. The desserts had been garnished with fresh berries. No other food exposures were associated with illness. None of the case-patients reported a history of eating any berries other than strawberries. However, since some of the attendees were also served blackberries and raspberries on the dessert plates, it was possible that some case-patients ate these other berries.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | May 1996 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TX |
| Pathogen: | Cyclospora |
| Vehicle(s): | Berries |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 10 |
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