1997 Outbreak of Salmonellosis at a Catered Thanksgiving Dinner, Indiana
A suspected Salmonella outbreak occurred in Boone County, Indiana, following a catered Thanksgiving dinner. Three of the 39 people who were ill submitted stool cultures which were positive for Salmonella Group B. A case-control study identified turkey as the potential vehicle of transmission. However, leftover foods were unavailable for sampling which prevented confirmation of the suspected source.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | November 1997 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IN |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella |
| Vehicle(s): | Turkey |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 39 |
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Sources & documents
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