1985 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Eggs at a Restaurant Chain, Maryland
Three restaurants in a restaurant chain in Maryland were the locations where patrons and employees were exposed to Salmonella Enteritidis. In one restaurant scrambled eggs that were served in the breakfast bar were associated with illness. Eggs were identified as possible vehicle in at least one of the other restaurants. The isolates from the case-patients were genetic matches to one another.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+enteritidis, salmonella+enteritidis, salmonella, eggs, marylandOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 1985 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MD |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 71 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 17 |
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