2002 Outbreak of Salmonella Berta Infections Linked to Fruit, Washington
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Berta infections was associated with eating fruit, specifically cantaloupe, grapes, or watermelon, at a church in Washington state.
Tags:
group+d1, salmonellosis, s.+berta, salmonella+berta, fruit, cantaloupe, grapes, watermelon, melonOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2002 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Berta |
| Location(s): | Church event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 29 |
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