June 17 2017 Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis at a Food Festival, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Campylobacter
- Vehicle:
- Beef
In June 2017 eleven persons (8 laboratory confirmed) were infected with Campylobacter after eating at a food festival held in Connecticut. Only one food item - a marinated rib-eye beef stir-fry was significantly associated with illness (odds ration: …Read More »
April 17 2017 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Hotel and Convention Center, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Norovirus
- Vehicle:
- Ill food worker
In April 2017, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) investigated reports of gastrointestinal illnesses among attendees at 3 events at a hotel and adjoin convention center held in a one week period. Among approximately 900 total attendees…Read More »
September 16 2016 Outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a Catered Lunch, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Clostridium perfringens
- Vehicle:
- Beef
In September 2016 the Connecticut Department of Public Health and local public health officials investigated a cluster of Clostridium perfringens among individuals who attended a catered lunch. Among approximately 50 attendees, 30 completed a survey …Read More »
April 15 2015 Outbreak of Salmonella Braenderup, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- produce
In April 2015 the Connecticut Department of Public Health investigated an outbreak of Salmonella linked to food served at a common food service establishment. A total of 14 cases 2343 identified - 10 confirmed cases and 4 probable. Among the 10 confi…Read More »
September 14 2014 Oubreak of Norovirus Involving Multiple Events and a Common Food Service Establishment, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Norovirus
- Vehicle:
- Sandwiches, wraps
In September 2014 the Connecticut Department of Public Health was notified of gastrointestinal illness among attendees of two separate catered events. The first event (Group 1) was held at a residence and attended by approximately 60 persons. The sec…Read More »
June 09 2009 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus at a School, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Bacillus cereus
- Vehicle:
- Grains, Pasta Dishes, Macaroni and Cheese
A confirmed outbreak of Bacillus cereus was associated with eating macaroni and cheese at a school in Connecticut.…Read More »
June 09 2009 Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis at a Private Home Linked to Blackberries, Raspberries, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Cyclospora
- Vehicle:
- Fruit, Berries, Blackberries, Raspberries
A confirmed outbreak of Cyclosporiasis occurred among people who had eaten blackberries or raspberries in a private home.…Read More »
April 09 2009 Outbreak of Bacillus cereus Associated with Macaroni and Cheese, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Bacillus cereus
- Vehicle:
- Grains, Pasta Dishes, Macaroni and Cheese Dairy, Cheese
A confirmed outbreak of Bacillus cereus was associated with eating macaroni and cheese at a school in Connecticut.…Read More »
March 09 2009 E. Coli O157:H7 at a Connecticut Workplace Cafeteria Chicken Tenders
- Organism:
- E. coli O157:H7
- Vehicle:
- Poultry, Chicken, Chicken Tenders
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was associated with eating chicken tenders at a workplace cafeteria in Connecticut. Several findings from this investigation indicated that consumption of chicken tenders were the most likely cause of this out…Read More »
February 09 2009 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium at a Fair, Festival, or Temporary Mobile Service, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- Unknown
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium was associated with attendance at a fair or festival. The vehicle of infection was not described.…Read More »
January 09 2009 Salmonella enteritidis in Connecticut linked to home cooked vegetarian lasagna
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- Grains, Pasta Dishes, Lasagna Eggs Vegetables
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis was associated with eating a vegetarian lasagna while at a private home in Connecticut.…Read More »
June 08 2008 Salmonella enteritidis linked to chicken “buffalo” wings, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Salmonella
- Vehicle:
- Poultry, Chicken, Buffalo Wings
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis occurred among people who had eaten chicken buffalo wings while at a restaurant in Connecticut.…Read More »
February 07 2007 Outbreak of Norovirus in an Office Setting, Connecticut
- Organism:
- Norovirus
- Vehicle:
- Unknown
A confirmed outbreak of Norovirus occurred among people in an office setting in Connecticut. The vehicle of infection was not given.…Read More »