Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, Canada

In 2011, a Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) outbreak occurred in British Columbia (BC), Canada that was associated with cooked mussel consumption. This is the first reported DSP outbreak in BC. Investigation of ill individuals, traceback of product and laboratory testing for toxins were used in...

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Autores principales: Taylor, Marsha, McIntyre, Lorraine, Ritson, Mark, Stone, Jason, Bronson, Roni, Bitzikos, Olga, Rourke, Wade, Galanis, Eleni
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3707167/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23697950
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md11051669
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Sumario:In 2011, a Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) outbreak occurred in British Columbia (BC), Canada that was associated with cooked mussel consumption. This is the first reported DSP outbreak in BC. Investigation of ill individuals, traceback of product and laboratory testing for toxins were used in this investigation. Sixty-two illnesses were reported. Public health and food safety investigation identified a common food source and harvest area. Public health and regulatory agencies took actions to recall product and notify the public. Shellfish monitoring program changes were implemented after the outbreak. Improved response and understanding of toxin production will improve management of future DSP outbreaks.

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