2010 Outbreak of Salmonella at Homewood at Crumland Farms Nursing Home
An outbreak of Salmonellosis occurred at the Homeland at Crumland Farms Nursing Home in Frederick County, Maryland. No cause for the illnesses was found. On inspection, the kitchen was clean, and the food workers showed no evidence of being infected with Salmonella bacteria. One person died after being hospitalized for Salmonella, although the death was reported to be from other causes.
- Outbreak began:
- July 2010
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Maryland
- Organism(s):
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- Salmonella
- Vehicle(s):
- Unknown
- Molecular Results Available:
- Unknown
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Nursing Home
- Brand Name(s):
- Product Subject to Recall:
- Unknown
-
- Recall Links:
- None
- Total ill:
- 8
- 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:
- Yes
- Number Hospitalized:
- 2
- Any Deaths:
- Yes
- Number Dead:
- 1
- Any References:
- Yes