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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| author | Eleni Galanis Outbreak Investigation Team Marsha Taylor Lorraine McIntyre Wade Rourke Roni Bronson Olga Bitzikos Mark Ritson Jason Stone |
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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-91762d2a258a4b78b03f4f1ec42ba82a2022-12-22T02:55:23ZengMDPI AGMarine Drugs1660-33972013-05-011151669167610.3390/md11051669Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, CanadaEleni GalanisOutbreak Investigation TeamMarsha TaylorLorraine McIntyreWade RourkeRoni BronsonOlga BitzikosMark RitsonJason StoneIn 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.http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/11/5/1669diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP)outbreakCanadashellfish toxinsmusselsokadaic acidpublic health |
| spellingShingle | Eleni Galanis Outbreak Investigation Team Marsha Taylor Lorraine McIntyre Wade Rourke Roni Bronson Olga Bitzikos Mark Ritson Jason Stone Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, Canada Marine Drugs diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) outbreak Canada shellfish toxins mussels okadaic acid public health |
| title | Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, Canada |
| title_full | Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, Canada |
| title_fullStr | Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, Canada |
| title_full_unstemmed | Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, Canada |
| title_short | Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning Associated with Mussels, British Columbia, Canada |
| title_sort | outbreak of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning associated with mussels british columbia canada |
| topic | diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) outbreak Canada shellfish toxins mussels okadaic acid public health |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/11/5/1669 |
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