2009 Outbreak of Salmonellosis at a Restaurant, Washington

A multi-serotype outbreak of salmonellosis was linked to eating at a restaurant in Washington state. The vehicle of infection was not described. The involved serotypes were: Salmonella Anfo; Salmonella Hvittingfoss; Salmonella Potsdam; Salmonella Typhimurium.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2009
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Salmonella Anfo, Salmonella Hvittingfoss, Salmonella Potsdam, Salmonella Typhimurium
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:17
Number hospitalized:3

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