2012 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections at a Restaurant, Minnesota
In April 2012 Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Wabasha County Public Health Environmental Health staff conducted an outbreak investigation among patrons of a Lake City, Minnesota restaurant. A total of 26 restaurant patrons were interviewed. Four met the case definition. All four tested positive for Salmonella Enteritidis SE1B1. All four had eaten at the restaurant on April 8 (Easter Sunday) and consumed crab cake Benedict and/or egg frittata. Investigators determined that the hollandaise sauce was prepared in a double boiler and held at room temperature for 3.5 hours. The frittata was baked the day before and reheated in the microwave and oven-finished for serving. The eggs were sourced from a small farm located in Mantorville, Minnesota.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | April 2012 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Enteritidis |
| Vehicle(s): | Eggs |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | SE1B1 (Minnesota designation) |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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Sources & documents
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