2014 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium at Jewel Osco Deli, Illinois
In June 2014 Cook County Department of Public Health investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium among consumers of deli products or chicken sold at Jewel Osco in Tinley Park, Illinois. Nineteen case patients (14 confirmed and 5 probable) were identified. Two secondary cases occurred. Illness onset dates ranged from May 9, 2014 to June 9, 2014. Two food handlers tested positive for the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.
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typhimurium, salmonella, deli, jewel+osco, chicken, poultry, deli foods, ill foodhandlerOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2014 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Typhimurium |
| Vehicle(s): | Deli food, chicken |
| Location(s): | Grocery store deli |
| Brand name(s): | Jewel Osco |
| Molecular test results: | JPXX01.0324 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 19 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 8 |
Sources & documents
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