2016 Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Oslo Infections Linked to Persian Cucumbers
In April 2016, a multistate cluster of Salmonella Oslo infections with an indistinguishable PFGE pattern was detected, involving 14 patients in 8 states. Illness onsets occurred between March 21 and April 9. Epidemiologic evidence implicated consumption of Persian cucumbers, however, Salmonella was not isolated from any cucumbers.
Tags:
salmonella, cucumbers, oslo, persian, vegetableOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2016 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL, KY, MA, MI, MN, NE, OH, WI |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella Oslo |
| Vehicle(s): | Cucumbers |
| Location(s): | Private Home, Retail |
| Molecular test results: | yes |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 14 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 3 |
Sources & documents
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