1998 Outbreak of E. coli O157:NM Associated with Alfalfa and Clover Mixed Sprouts
An alfalfa and clover sprout mix was associated with an outbreak of E. coli O157:NM. A single sprout grower was one of several sprout sources for 25% of case-patients and was the sole source of sprouts for 75% of case-patients. The sprout grower had disinfected the seeds irregularly; numerous violations of Good Manufacturing Practices were identified.
- Outbreak began:
- June 1998
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- California
- Organism(s):
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- Other
- Vehicle(s):
- Vegetable, Alfalfa, Clover Sprouts
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Unknown
- Brand Name(s):
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Unknown
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- Recall Links:
- None
- Total ill:
- 8
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 8
- Number Probable Cases:
- 0
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 2
- Any Deaths:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- Yes