2019 Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Ground Beef
Public health agencies in multiple states investigated an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that was associated with ground beef. A total of 44 outbreak cases were identified. Twelve people were hospitalized. No one died.
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stec, ground beefOverview
| Outbreak began: | May 2019 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CA, ME, MO, NJ, NC, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA |
| Pathogen: | E. coli O157:H7 |
| Vehicle(s): | Beef |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 44 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 12 |
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