2001 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Eggs
An increase in Salmonella Enteritidis cases was detected. Cases occurred throughout the state and were associated with eating eggs. One of the strains of Salmonella Enteritidis was the same strain of Salmonella that had been implicated in an outbreak in South Carolina prisons, also associated with eating eggs. A traceback of eggs was inconclusive for implicating a farm.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+enteritidis, salmonella+enteritidis, salmonella, eggsOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2001 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NC, SC |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Retail |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 113 |
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