Raw Ahi Tuna (Poke) 2010
Confirmed cases of Salmonella Paratyphi B have been linked to the consumption of imported, raw, ahi tuna at various locations on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The product was said to have originated from Asia, and was previously frozen. Concurrent cases of Salmonella Paratyphi B were reported in five other U.S. states, California, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York. It was not stated whether these cases were also linked to the consumption of raw ahi tuna.
- Outbreak began:
- Unknown 2010
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- California, New York, Hawaii
- Organism(s):
-
- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Seafood, Finfish, Tuna
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Unknown
- Brand Name(s):
- Total ill:
- 23
- 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