1998 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Consumption of Locally-Produced Eggs, Hawaii
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections, phage type 4 occurred in Hawaii. Eating eggs was associated with illness. The eggs had come from a local farm and had not been properly refrigerated or handled. Cultures of chicken in this farm flock yielded Salmonella Enteritidis. Human illness subsided following selective depopulation of the laying flock.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+enteritidis, salmonella+enteritidis, salmonella, phage+type+4, eggsOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 1998 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | HI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Phage Type 4 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 38 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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