1990 Outbreak of Salmonella Anatum Linked to Consumption of Alfalfa Sprouts, Washington
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Anatum was linked to the consumption of alfalfa sprouts in multiple locations of Washington state.
- Outbreak began:
- October 1990
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Washington
- Organism(s):
-
- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Vegetable, Sprouts, Alfalfa Sprouts
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Multiple
- Brand Name(s):
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Unknown
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- Recall Links:
- None
- Total ill:
- 10
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Unknown
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- N/A
- Number Probable Cases:
- N/A
- Number Possible Cases:
- N/A
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Number Hospitalized:
- Unknown
- Any Deaths:
- Unknown
- Number Dead:
- Unknown
- Any References:
- Yes