title: Outbreak of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning associated with mussels, British Columbia, Canada.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, 655 W 12 Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4R4, Canada. marsha.taylor@bccdc.ca
authors.forename: Marsha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McIntyre
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ritson
authors.forename: Jason
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.forename: Roni
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bronson
authors.forename: Olga
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bitzikos
authors.forename: Wade
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rourke
authors.forename: Eleni
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Galanis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D049872:Bivalvia / Q000737:chemistry*; D001955:British Columbia / Q000453:epidemiology; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D059022:Food Safety; D006801:Humans; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000633:toxicity*; D057051:Product Recalls and Withdrawals; D017747:Seafood / Q000633:toxicity*; D057096:Shellfish Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D008387:Marine Toxins