2001 Listeriosis Linked to Sliced Deli Turkey, California

An outbreak of Listeriosis occurred among people who attended a birthday party in California. Illness was associated with eating precooked, sliced turkey. Stool samples from case patients and turkey samples yielded the same strain of Listeria monocytogenes serotype 1/2a; the Listeria isolates matched genetically. Clusters of suspect cases occurred at two other catered events, but no additional cases were confirmed.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2001
Affected country:US
States/territories:CA
Pathogen:Listeria monocytogenes
Vehicle(s):Luncheon Meat, Turkey, Sliced
Location(s):Delicatessen
Molecular test results:Serotype 1/2a

Health impact

Total ill:28

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