2002 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Linked to Jello, Ohio

An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was linked to eating at the King Garden Buffet Restaurant in Wooster, Ohio. The health department determined that the outbreak had been caused by consumption of Jell-O salad and doughnuts. An environmental inspection of the restaurant revealed many problems, including “raw meat stored above the Jell-O in the refrigerator.”

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2002
Affected country:US
States/territories:OH
Pathogen:E. coli O157:H7
Vehicle(s):Jello
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):King Garden Buffet
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:13
Number hospitalized:5

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