2018 Outbreak of Salmonella i 4,[5],12:i:- Infections Linked to a Baltimore Meat and Fish Market, Maryland

In November 2018 six people became ill after eating rotisserie turkey purchased at a meat and fish market located in Baltimore, Maryland. One person was laboratory confirmed with Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-. Two people sought medical care. No one was hospitalized. No one died. The implicated meal date was November 23, 2018. Illness onsets began 24 hours later. A sample of leftover turkey tested positive for Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:- at a private laboratory

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:MD
Pathogen:Salmonella I 4,[5],12:i:-
Vehicle(s):Turkey
Location(s):Retail
Brand name(s):Shlomo's Kosher Meat and Fish Market
Molecular test results:yes

Health impact

Total ill:6