xxxxx2003 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to French Toast, Minnesota

In 2003, an outbreak of salmonellosis occurred among patrons of a Minnesota restaurant. Illness was associated with consumption of French toast that had been made with eggs produced from hens in a flock contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Food workers were also infected, and four were reported to have been ill while working. It was suspected that the outbreak may have been initiated by exposure to the eggs and then propogated by ill food workers.

Overview

Outbreak began:October 2003
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Salmonella Enteritidis
Vehicle(s):Eggs, Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:30
Number hospitalized:10

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