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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
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