1997 Outbreak of Salmonellosis Linked to Eggs, Wisconsin
In November 1997 an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis, phage type 8, occurred among restaurant patrons who ate Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce. A case-control study revealed that eating raw or undercooked eggs, eating any eggs, or dining at the restaurant were associated with developing Salmonella Enteritidis infection.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+enteritidis, salmonella+enteritidis, eggsOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 1997 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Phage Type 8 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 461 |
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