2017 Outbreak of Salmonella at a Toyo Tire Thanksgiving Dinner, Georgia
State and local public health staff investigated an outbreak of Salmonella occurring among persons who ate at a Thanksgiving dinner at Toyo Tire's plant in White, Georgia. The dinner, held on November 15,was catered by Angelo's New York Style Pizza and Bistro. As many as 70 persons were reporting illness although the number was expected to rise. Five people were hospitalized. Preliminary laboratory findings released by the Georgia Department of Public Health identified turkey as the contaminated food source responsible for the outbreak.
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| Outbreak began: | November 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | GA |
| Pathogen: | Salmonella |
| Vehicle(s): | Turkey |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Brand name(s): | Toyo Tire, Angelo's New York Style Pizza and Bistro |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 70 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 5 |