2005 E. coli O157:H7 at Robinswood Pointe Senior Living Facility, Bellevue, Washington
Food served at an assisted living facility in Bellevue, Washington, was the source of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 among residents and visitors. The investigation suggested that the outbreak originated from improper food handling and the resulting risk of cross contamination. The food source was likely one or more ready-to-eat foods, such as a garnish.
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o157, stec, washington, bellevue, robinswood+pointe+senior+living+facility, cross contaminationOverview
| Outbreak began: | September 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Assisted Living Facility |
| Brand name(s): | Robinswood Pointe Senior Living |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 14 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
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