An outbreak of suspected enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) was investigated by the Idaho Department of Health (the state) and the Southwest District Health Department (SWDH). The suspected outbreak was reported to the investigating agencies by August 31, 2022. The outbreak was given the state ID “2022-076.”
On August 30, 2022, the Southwest District Environmental Health Department (EH) received a phone call to notify them of a possible foodborne illness outbreak related to a wedding over the weekend. The caller was the father of the groom, who described around 15 people that he knew with diarrhea. On August 31, EH spoke with the groom and received more information. After this conversation, EH notified the epidemiology department, who again called and interviewed the groom about the event, the food, the activities on site, and others known to be ill. The information gathered from the groom over the phone is as follows:
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