2015 Outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Linked to Antioch Farms Chicken Cordon Bleu, Minnesota

Minnesota health and agriculture officials investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to consumption of Antioch Farms brand Cordon Bleu raw stuffed chicken breast. A total of 5 persons were counted as outbreak cases. Two were hospitalized. No one died. Dates of illness onset ranged from May 9 to July 22. Antioch Farms brand chicken is produced by Aspen Foods. The Pulsenet outbreak code is 1506MNJEG-1.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2015
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Salmonella Enteritidis
Vehicle(s):chicken
Location(s):Private Home, Retail
Brand name(s):Antioch Farms
Molecular test results:yes

Health impact

Total ill:5
Number hospitalized:2

Sources & documents

Recall notices
Outbreak documents