2015 Outbreak of Salmonella 4,5,12:I:-, Infections Linked to Pork Carnitas, Wisconsin
In May 2015 public health officials in Kenosha, Wisconsin investigated an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to food purchased over Mother's Day weekend (May 9-10)at the Supermercado Los Corrales in Kenosha. More than 70 people were reported to be ill. Thirty five patients were laboratory confirmed with Salmonella 4,5,12:I:-. Patients were infected with an indistinguishable strain. The outbreak strain was isolated in pork carnitas. The meat and food preparation areas of the facility were closed during the investigation. The facility was approved to reopen on June 3, 2015.
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salmonella, kenosha, carnitas, los+corrales, pork, supermercadoOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2015 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- |
| Vehicle(s): | Pork |
| Location(s): | Restaurant, Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Supermercado Los Corrales |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 73 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 7 |