2012 Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Infections linked to Oysters, California
Oysters from the Drakes Bay Oyster Company in Marin County, California were linked to an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in July and August 2012. The California Department of Health Services announced that three persons were ill.
Tags:
vibriosis, vibrio+parahaemolyticus, raw+oysters, drakes+bay+oyster+company, shellfish, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA |
| Pathogen: | Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Brand name(s): | Drakes Bay Oyster Company |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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