2014 Outbreak of Salmonella Thompson Infections At a High School Banquet, Fulton County, Georgia
In December 2014 Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Thompson infections that occurred among students, parents, staff and other guests who attended an end-of-the-year high school sports team banquet. Consumption of smoked chicken was found to be strongly associated with illness (OR 155.77, 95% CI 8.19, 2,962.97). Fifty six people were counted as outbreak associated cases. Four people were hospitalized. No one died.
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| Outbreak began: | December 2014 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | GA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Thompson |
| Vehicle(s): | chicken |
| Location(s): | School Banquet |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 56 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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