2006 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections at a Prison, Virginia
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium was linked to eating turkey at a Chesterfield County, Virginia, correctional facility. The contaminated vehicle was turkey.
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| Outbreak began: | February 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | VA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Saintpaul |
| Vehicle(s): | Turkey |
| Location(s): | Prison |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 40 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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