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July 14, 1954
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
First death from shellfish poisoning outside southeastern Alaska reported in Aleutians; Filipino cannery worker at False Pass died after eating mussels, while seven others recovered.
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Shellfish Poisoning Death Reported In Aleutians
ANCHORAGE, (P) The first death from shellfish poisoning outside southeastern Alaska was reported yesterday by the Arctic Health Research Center.
The victim was a Filipino cannery worker at False Pass on Unimak Island in the Aleutians.
He died within three hours after eating mussels gathered in that area.
Seven other cannery workers who had become ill four days previously after eating mussels from the same source, recovered when treated within hours after eating the shellfish.
ANCHORAGE, (P) The first death from shellfish poisoning outside southeastern Alaska was reported yesterday by the Arctic Health Research Center.
The victim was a Filipino cannery worker at False Pass on Unimak Island in the Aleutians.
He died within three hours after eating mussels gathered in that area.
Seven other cannery workers who had become ill four days previously after eating mussels from the same source, recovered when treated within hours after eating the shellfish.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Death Or Funeral
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Shellfish Poisoning
Aleutians
Cannery Workers
Mussels
False Pass
What entities or persons were involved?
Filipino Cannery Worker
Where did it happen?
False Pass On Unimak Island In The Aleutians
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
False Pass On Unimak Island In The Aleutians
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Filipino Cannery Worker
Outcome
one death; seven other cannery workers recovered after treatment.
Event Details
Filipino cannery worker died within three hours after eating mussels gathered in the area; seven others became ill four days previously from same source but recovered when treated promptly.