2005 Outbreak of Salmonella Newport Infections Linked to Cantaloupe or Ground Beef, Colorado
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections occurred in Colorado. The vehicles of infection were cantaloupe and ground beef. The exposure location was not given. The circumstances of how these vehicles became contaminated were not described.
Tags:
group+c2, salmonellosis, s.+newport, salmonella+newport, melon, cantaloupe, ground beefOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Newport |
| Vehicle(s): | cantaloupe, Beef |
| Location(s): | Unknown, Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 24 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 7 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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