2016 Outbreak of Campylobacter Infections at Alejandro's Taqueria, Fairfield, California

In June 2016 Solano County Public Health investigated an outbreak of Campylobacter jejuni infections linked to food sold at Alejandro's Taqueria located in Fairfield, California. Meal dates ranged from May 26 to May 29. Sixty outbreak associated cases were identified. Three people were hospitalized. No one died. The restaurant closed on June 8 for cleaning.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2016
Affected country:US
States/territories:CA
Pathogen:Campylobacter
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):Alejandro's Taqueria
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:60
Number hospitalized:3

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents