A large-scale norovirus outbreak associated with kimchi consumption across multiple schools in a Korean city in 2024
Kimchi contamination likely occurred either through ingredients or food handlers during the manufacturing process. This study provides key insights for prevention and rapid response to norovirus outbreaks, emphasizing the vulnerability of school food services. We highlight the importance of stringent food safety practices and routine training for food handlers, particularly in manufacturing facilities, given the role of asymptomatic carriers.
Authors
- Ji Won Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9431-7636)
- Jin Gwack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0932-9542)
- Ju-Hyung Lee
- Eunkyung Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1637-7067)
- Eun‐Young Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9853-6326)
- Sumi Cho
Institutions
- Honam University (KR)
- Jeonbuk State Institute (KR)
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KR)
- Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KR)
- Jeonbuk National University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Epidemiology and Health
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4178/epih.e2025057
- Primary Topic
- Food Quality and Safety Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency
- Ministry of Food and Drug Safety