1990 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis at a Chicago Convention, Illinois

A bread pudding with vanilla dessert was implicated in an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, phage type 8. No other foods were associated with illness. The outbreak occurred among persons who attended a convention on September 30, 1990. The bread pudding was prepared with eggs that were likely to be undercooked. The dessert was left at room temperature for 1 to 4 hours before it was served. The eggs were traced to one farm.

Overview

Outbreak began:October 1990
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Salmonella Enteritidis
Vehicle(s):Bread Pudding, Eggs
Location(s):Convention
Molecular test results:Phage Type 8

Health impact

Total ill:435
Number hospitalized:147

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