2010 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O26 Infections Linked to Cargill Meat Solutions Ground Beef Sold at BJ's Wholesale Club
A recall of ground beef was issued on August 28, 2010 when three people developed illnesses caused by rare strain of E. coli O26 after they had eaten the product. The ground beef produced by Cargill Meat Solutions, of Pennsylvania and sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs. Three cases were reported. Two lived in Maine and one lived in New York.
Tags:
e.+coli+o26, o26, stec, beef, ground beef, hamburgerOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2010 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | ME, NY |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O26 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Wholesale Club, Private Home |
| Brand name(s): | BJ's Wholesale Club, Cargill Meat Solutions |
| Molecular test results: | yes |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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Sources & documents
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| Outbreak documents | ||