1996 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Apple Cider, Canada
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was epidemiologically linked to the consumption of apple cider that had been served at a church event. The cider had been made by a small cider mill from local apples. The apples had been washed before pressing.
Tags:
o157, stec, juice, beverage, unpasteurized, unpasteurized apple cider, apple ciderOverview
| Outbreak began: | 1996 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Location(s): | Church event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 6 |
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