2003 Outbreak of E. coli O169:H49 Infections at a Catered Party, Tennessee
A confirmed outbreak of E. coli O169:H49 was associated with eating catfish or cabbage coleslaw served at a catered party in Tennessee.
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stec, tennessee, catered, catfish, coleslaw, non-O157 STEC, cole slaw, E. coli O169:H49Overview
| Outbreak began: | August 2003 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | TN |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O169:H49 |
| Vehicle(s): | fish, Coleslaw |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 41 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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