2007 Outbreak of Scombroid Poisoning at a Workplace Cafeteria, Washington
A confirmed outbreak of Scombroid poisoning occurred in a workplace cafeteria setting in Washington state among those who had eaten tuna. The tuna came from a commercial pouch.
Tags:
scombroid, histamine, fish, finfish, seafood, tunaOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Scombroid poisoning |
| Vehicle(s): | fish |
| Location(s): | Workplace |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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