2006 Outbreak of Scombroid Poisoning Linked to Tuna, Washington
Four people developed Scombroid poisoning after eating ahi tuna at a restaurant in Washington state.
- Outbreak began:
- June 2006
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Washington
- Organism(s):
-
- Toxin
- Vehicle(s):
- Seafood, Finfish, Ahi Tuna
- Molecular Results Available:
- No
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Restaurant
- Brand Name(s):
- Total ill:
- 4
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Unknown
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- N/A
- Number Probable Cases:
- N/A
- Number Possible Cases:
- N/A
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Number Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- Yes