2008 Outbreak of E. Coli O157:H7 at M. T. Belllies Restaurant, Canada
An outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was associated with eating at M.T. Bellies Restaurant, Welland, Ontario, Canada. This was one of four, concurrent, restaurant-associated, outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 that occurred in Ontario, Canada. Romaine lettuce was the suspected outbreak vehicle in this outbreak.
Tags:
canada, ontario, stec, lettuce, romaine, leafy+greens, m.t.+bellies, wellandOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2008 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| States/territories: | NA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | lettuce |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | M.T. Bellies |
| Molecular test results: | EXHX01.4626/EXHA26.2558 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 12 |
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