1999 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Iceberg Lettuce at Golden Corral Steak House Iceberg Lettuce, Nebraska
People who ate at the Golden Corral Steak House restaurant, in Kearney County, Nebraska, during the last week of February became ill with E. coli O157:H7. Iceberg lettuce was implicated in the outbreak.
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o157, stec, nebraska, kearney+county, leafy greens, produce, iceberg, Golden Corral Steak HouseOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 1999 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NE |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | lettuce |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Golden Corral |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 72 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 8 |
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