Ciguatera fish poisoning--Florida, 1991

MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 1993 Jun 4;42(21):417-8.

Abstract

Twenty cases of ciguatera fish poisoning from consumption of amberjack were reported to the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) in August and September 1991. This report summarizes the investigation of these cases by the Florida HRS.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Ciguatera Poisoning*
  • Fishes*
  • Florida
  • Foodborne Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Restaurants