Listeria outbreak connected to Tampa restaurant, health officials say
Health officials have identified a listeria outbreak linked to a specific buffet restaurant in Tampa.
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Source diversity sample: Marler Clark · Marler Blog · WFLA · FOX 13 Tampa Bay · Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (.gov) · wtsp.com · Tampa Bay 28.
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📍 How it ended
A Listeria outbreak at a Tampa China Buffet sickened five people after the state found the strain on a counter. The Florida Department of Health issued a public health advisory regarding the restaurant.
China Buffet subsequently reopened.
Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
A listeria outbreak has been traced to a restaurant in Tampa, according to the Florida Department of Health. Reports indicate that the strain was identified on a counter within the establishment.
Coverage from WTSP, Tampa Bay 28, WFLA, and Marler Blog specifies that five individuals are involved in the cluster. Outlets report that officials are currently managing the situation regarding the identified source.
Future developments depend on investigations into the extent of the outbreak. Coverage does not yet specify the current operating status of the restaurant or if additional locations are under investigation.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Coverage (9)
- China Buffet Linked to Listeria Outbreak Sickening Five in Tampa Marler Clark · 45d ago
- China Buffet Reopened. The Five People It Made Sick with Listeria Don’t Get a Do-Over Marler Blog · 45d ago
- ‘The food is really good’: Customers react to Listeria outbreak connected to China Buffet in Tampa WFLA · 45d ago
- Listeria outbreak reported at Tampa restaurant FOX 13 Tampa Bay · 45d ago
- Florida Department of Health Issues Public Health Advisory for Listeria Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (.gov) · 45d ago
- Listeria outbreak linked to Tampa restaurant wtsp.com · 45d ago
- Listeria outbreak tied to Tampa buffet: Florida DOH Tampa Bay 28 · 45d ago
- Five People, One China Buffet, and a Listeria Strain the State Found Right on the Counter Marler Blog · 45d ago
- Listeria outbreak connected to Tampa restaurant, health officials say WFLA · 45d ago
Answered
What is the source of the listeria outbreak?
The Florida Department of Health has linked the outbreak to a buffet restaurant located in Tampa.
How many people are affected?
Coverage indicates that five people are connected to the outbreak.
Where exactly was the bacteria found?
According to the Marler Blog, the state identified the listeria strain on a counter at the restaurant.
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