December 17 2018 Oubreak of Giardia Linked to Consumption of Raw Oysters, Washington
- Organism:
- Giardia
- Vehicle:
- Raw Oysters
In December 2017 seven people in Washington state were diagnosed with giardia after consuming raw oysters. Exposure dates ranged from December 1 to December 13. No one was hospitalized and no one died.…Read More »
June 15 2015 Outbreak of Giardiasis Associated with Asymptomatic Food Handlers, New York
- Organism:
- Giardia
- Vehicle:
- ill food handler
During June to September 2015 an outbreak of 20 giardiasis cases occurred and were epidemiologically linked to a local grocery store chain on Long Island, New York. A public health investigation revealed that three asymptomatic food handlers were inf…Read More »