Vibrio parahaemolyticus -- The Bahamas
Consumers seeking to satisfy their cravings for popular raw conch dishes may wish to reconsider amid rising cases of conch poisoning. The Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) yesterday [27 Apr 2021] cautioned consumers to avoid eating "fresh conch" or conch that is suspected to have been improperly handled or prepared until the source of contamination can be determined.
At least 10 people with conch poisoning have been admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH),
Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?8334839&promed&0
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