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 |
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| 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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