2001 Outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 Infections at a Prison, Colorado
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections was associated with eating ground beef, hamburger in a Colorado prison. Thirteen cases were identified. Five people were hospitalized. No one died.
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ground+beef, hamburger, o157, h7, e.+coli, stec, prison, beef, correctional facilityOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2001 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 13 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
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