Cerium Journal Club -1st Tuesday of Every Month!
Case Report: Unexpected Mass Intoxication from Contaminated Cooking Oil
Time: October 7th, Noon EST
Location – Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83722922366?pwd=QjZ3V0xNWHZ0OVZ0b3BpbWd3STRqUT09
Event Description:
This journal club will review a recent CDC investigation of an acute mass intoxication event affecting more than 80 individuals after consumption of food prepared with contaminated cooking oil at a Wisconsin restaurant. We will examine the clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and public health response, with a focus on emergency department triage, symptom management, and toxicology testing. Discussion will explore lessons for healthcare providers in recognizing atypical intoxication clusters, coordinating with public health authorities, and counseling patients on unintentional exposures to psychoactive substances in community settings.
Featured Article:
Kita-Yarbro A, Moccero S, Brobston K, et al. Tetrahydrocannabinol Intoxication from Food at a Restaurant — Wisconsin, October 2024. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2025;74:439–442. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7427a2.
Speakers:
Phil Molloy, MD – Clinical education expert
Teresa Simon, MPH – Public health epidemiologist
Len Kamen, MD – Clinical pain specialist
Jahan Marcu, PhD – Cannabis researcher
Questions? Email Prctrials.info@gmail.com
This journal is supported by PRC+. PRC + has education modules and other resources available for health care professionals: https://www.prc-trials-plus.com/education