2014 Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to a Potluck at Living Word Tabernacle, North Carolina
Nearly 70 people got sick after eating potluck meals served at a 4-day church conference sponsored by the Living Word Tabernacle in Bessemer City, North Carolina. More than 400 people attended the conference held between October 1-5, 2014. Health officials isolated Salmonella in specimens submitted by 7 patients. Investigators determined that Boston butts prepared by a church member were the likely source of illness.
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salmonella, bbq, bessemer+city, church, conference, living+word+tabernacle, barbeque, Boston Butts, potluckOverview
| Outbreak began: | October 2014 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NC |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Church event |
| Brand name(s): | Living Word Tabernacle |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 70 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |