Raleigh Convention Center Food Poisoning Strikes YMCA Conference
Epidemiologists are studying what caused more than 150 people to fall ill with diarrhea, vomitting and stomach cramping after a catered dinner Friday night at Raleigh Convention Center.
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The event was part of a regional youth and government conference held by YMCA. According to a report on the apparent foodborne illness outbreak by the Charlotte News and Observer newspaper, at least five attendees were hospitalized.
The illnesses were so sudden and widespread that ambulances were sent to the downtown Raleigh Sheraton Hotel where many of the sick were staying. The newspaper said at least 20 ambulances and several firetrucks were parked along Salisbury Street behind the hotel throughout Saturday morning.
Wake County health investigators interviewed students Saturday afternoon to determine whether the illness might have been caused by a food-borne pathogen.
Wake County spokeswoman Marshall Parrish said epidemiologists will be studying the outbreak over the next few days or weeks in an attempt to find the cause.
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