Journal
MARINE DRUGS
Volume 11, Issue 5, Pages 1669-1676Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/md11051669
Keywords
diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP); outbreak; Canada; shellfish toxins; mussels; okadaic acid; public health
Categories
Ask authors/readers for more resources
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
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available