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

Marine Drugs

Marsha Taylor⁵  Lorraine McIntyre⁵  Mark Ritson³  Jason Stone¹  Roni Bronson²  Olga Bitzikos³  Wade Rourke⁴  Eleni Galanis⁵ 

[1] Fraser Health Authority, Suite 400, Central City Tower, 13450-102nd Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0H1, Canada; E-Mail:;Health Canada, C417, Frederick G Banting Bldg, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9, Canada; E-Mail:;Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4C2, Canada; E-Mails:;Dartmouth Laboratory, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 1992 Agency Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1Y9, Canada; E-Mail:;British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, 655 W 12 Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4R4, Canada; E-Mails:

关键词: diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP);    outbreak;    Canada;    shellfish toxins;    mussels;    okadaic acid;    public health;   

DOI  :  10.3390/md11051669

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

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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