2008 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Linked to Alfalfa Sprouts Produced by Sprouters Northwest, Inc.
A confirmed outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium was linked to the consumption of alfalfa sprouts produced by Sprouters Northwest, Inc. This company's sprouts were previously linked to an outbreak of Salmonella in 2004.
Tags:
group+b, s.+typhimurium, salmonella+typhimurium, salmonellosis, alfalfa+sproutsOverview
| Outbreak began: | July 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AK, MD, MS, OR, UT, WA, WY |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Typhimurium |
| Vehicle(s): | Sprouts |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Brand name(s): | Sprouters Northwest, Inc. |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 24 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
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