2015 Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections at a Catered Funeral Luncheon, Illinois

In July 2015, the McHenry County Health Department (MCHD) investigated an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections among people who attended a catered funeral luncheon at McHenry Moose Lodge #691. The meal was catered by Family Affair Catering. Although MCHD receives numerous reports of illness associated with the luncheon, many people declined to be interviewed. Thus, a total of 16 people were counted as outbreak cases. One person was hospitalized and no one died. Six stool specimens were positive for Salmonella Typhimurium.

Investigators concluded the most likely contaminated vehicle was undercooked chicken served at the luncheon.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2015
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Salmonella Typhimurium
Vehicle(s):chicken
Location(s):Catered Event
Brand name(s):Family Affair Catering
Molecular test results:JEGXX01.0001; JEGXA01.1212

Health impact

Total ill:16
Number hospitalized:1

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