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
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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