2007 Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 at Little Rosie's Mexican Taqueria, Alabama
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 occurred at Little Rosie's Mexican Taqueria in Huntsville, Alabama. The source of the outbreak was believed to have been shredded lettuce which became contaminated at the restaurant.
Tags:
o157, stec, lettuce, leafy+greens, produce, cross contaminationOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2007 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | lettuce |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Little Rosie's Mexican Taqueria |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 26 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 11 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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