2013 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Homemade, Unpasteurized Cheese, Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the City of Minneapolis investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to consumption of homemade unpasteurized cheese also known as queso fresco in May 2013. MDH confirmed 19 cases of infection with the same strain of Salmonella. An additional 7 cases of illness occurred among family members or other contacts of confirmed cases. The individuals became ill between March 28 and April 24. Of the 25 cases, 15 were hospitalized. All have recovered. Many cases reported eating unpasteurized queso fresco purchased or received from an individual who made the product in a private home. The individual made home deliveries and also may have sold the product on a street corner near the East Lake Street area of Minneapolis.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | March 2013 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MN |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Typhimurium |
| Vehicle(s): | Queso Fresco |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 26 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 15 |
Sources & documents
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